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Question 168 of 350 · Work

Whom can employees turn to with questions about employment law?

An wen können sich Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmer bei arbeitsrechtlichen Fragen wenden?

Correct answer: A

  1. Alawyers, trade unions and labour courtsan Anwälte, Gewerkschaften und Arbeitsgerichte
  2. Bthe tax administrationan die Steuerverwaltung
  3. Cthe police and the municipality's residents' registration officean die Polizei und die Einwohnerkontrolle der Gemeinde
  4. Dthe parish and civil protectionan die Kirchgemeinde und den Zivilschutz

Why

Trade unions and lawyers give advice on employment law. The labour court decides if the parties do not agree.

Common mistakes

C: the police and the municipality's residents' registration office
The police are responsible for criminal offences, not for questions about the employment contract.
B: the tax administration
The tax administration deals with taxes, not with employment law.

Topic

Disputes at work

Sometimes there are disputes at work. For example, the employer pays too little, or dismisses someone without reason. First, you should talk to the employer and put your objections in writing. If that does not help, there are legal options. You do not simply have to accept such a dispute.

Living in Switzerland · Work

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.