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Question 169 of 350 · Work

What must you do if you want to end an employment relationship in the regular way?

Was muss man machen, wenn man ein Arbeitsverhältnis regulär beenden will?

Correct answer: D

  1. Await until the boss is back from holidaywarten, bis die Chefin oder der Chef aus den Ferien zurück ist
  2. Bclear out your workplace and then stay away from itden Arbeitsplatz räumen und dann dem Arbeitsplatz fern bleiben
  3. Cdestroy the employment contractden Arbeitsvertrag vernichten
  4. Dgive notice by registered letter or have receipt of the notice confirmed in writingmit einem eingeschriebenen Brief kündigen oder den Eingang der Kündigung schriftlich bestätigen lassen

Why

You must be able to prove the notice, including the date. A registered letter or a written confirmation makes this possible.

Common mistakes

B: clear out your workplace and then stay away from it
Simply no longer going to work is not giving notice. By doing this, you breach the contract.
A: wait until the boss is back from holiday
You do not have to wait. The notice is valid when it reaches the employer.

Topic

Employment contract, notice, maternity

Anyone who starts a job concludes an employment contract with the employer. It sets out, for example, the wage, the working hours, the holidays and the notice period. Anyone who wants to end an employment relationship must give notice and respect the notice period. It is best to give notice in writing by registered letter or to have receipt confirmed. That way you can prove the notice.

Living in Switzerland · Work

Sources

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