Switzerland’s top court upheld a ruling that ride-hailing company Uber (UBER.N) should be treated as an employer, dismissing the company’s attempt to overturn a Geneva court’s verdict. “According to the Federal …
Zurich court rules Uber drivers are not ‘independent workers’
The ruling by the Zurich social insurance court, published on Thursday, says that the “marked subordination” in the relation between Uber and its drivers means that it is one of dependence between …
The Swiss Human Rights Due Diligence Legislation: Between Law and Politics
On 29 November 2020, Swiss citizens voted on a popular constitutional initiative, known as the Swiss Responsible Business Initiative.1 The vote was triggered by an initiative signed by more than …
Swiss say Uber Eats must register as postal service provider
Swiss authorities say food delivery service Uber Eats counts as a postal service provider — and needs to be regulated as such. Switzerland’s postal supervisory authority, PostCom, announced Thursday that …
Uber accepts Swiss court decision on employee
In September an appeals court in canton Vaud ruled that the Uberpop driver had been unfairly dismissed and should enjoy the same rights as an employee of a taxi company. The man …
Plan to Hold Corporations Liable for Violations Abroad Fails in Switzerland
“A proposal in Switzerland to make multinational companies headquartered in the country liable for human rights violations and environmental damage committed by their subsidiaries abroad failed in a referendum on …
Swiss court confirms Uber status as ‘employer’
A court in canton Vaud has confirmed an earlier ruling that a former Uber driver was an employee of the ride-sharing firm, not an independent contractor, and that the man …
Uber Eats: finally an employment contract in Geneva
Uber Eats couriers in the canton of Geneva will now work as employees. Unia calls on Uber Eats to obey the law throughout Switzerland, and to treat all those it …
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Finding a silver lining in the Swiss rejection of the Responsible Business Initiative: a hope of legal accountability in the parliamentary counterproposal (Part 2)
With the rejection of the popular Business Responsible Initiative (RBI) in Switzerland, the parliamentary counterproposal is due to enter into force soon. The counterproposal introduces a new article 964 in …