Hi, I have been looking for information about leave without pay.
I couldn't find a specific law about it, everything is very vague. So for what I could understand, it will depend on my work contract and my employer and if it is possible I can take between 6 months and a year (again depending on my contract and my employer).
Can anyone tell me where I could get more information or did anyone knows how does it work? Thanks!
Hi, I have been looking for information about leave without pay.
I couldn't find a specific law about it, everything is very vague. So for what I could understand, it will depend on my work contract and my employer and if it is possible I can take between 6 months and a year (again depending on my contract and my employer).
Can anyone tell me where I could get more information or did anyone knows how does it work? Thanks!
It does depend on your contract and rules of your employer in this regard.
A few years back I took 12+12 consecutive months without pay to study. It was exceptional because normally my employer would not grant more than 12 months every 7 years for academic reasons but they did. So, I would guess there are plenty of exceptions even when there are rules...
It does depend on your contract and rules of your employer in this regard.
A few years back I took 12+12 consecutive months without pay to study. It was exceptional because normally my employer would not grant more than 12 months every 7 years for academic reasons but they did. So, I would guess there are plenty of exceptions even when there are rules...
Hi,
Indeed there are no legal restrictions on taking leave without pay. It is purely a matter of agreeing with your employer.
Consider that depending on the arrangement the mandatory accident insurance coverage contracted by your employer could be suspended, requiring an addition to your private health insurance. Further the contributions to the AHV/AVS could be calculated based on your wealth if your earnings were comparably too modest.
Hi,
Indeed there are no legal restrictions on taking leave without pay. It is purely a matter of agreeing with your employer.
Consider that depending on the arrangement the mandatory accident insurance coverage contracted by your employer could be suspended, requiring an addition to your private health insurance. Further the contributions to the AHV/AVS could be calculated based on your wealth if your earnings were comparably too modest.
I did read something about having to fill in an insurance form. I thought it had nothing to do with leave without pay because it's not like I'm sick and wanna take time off from work. I just want to leave Swiss for a few months and be able to come back to my old job if I change my mind. But I am guessing there will much more than "I'm leaving and might come back, signed form".
Thank you you so much! All advise will be welcome! 
I did read something about having to fill in an insurance form. I thought it had nothing to do with leave without pay because it's not like I'm sick and wanna take time off from work. I just want to leave Swiss for a few months and be able to come back to my old job if I change my mind. But I am guessing there will much more than "I'm leaving and might come back, signed form".
Thank you you so much! All advise will be welcome!
What I mean is that your employer has the obligation to insure you against the risk of an accident if you work more than 8 hours a week. In case of unpaid leave this coverage may be suspended depending on what is agreed. If that is the case you need to add the accident risk to your private health insurance as long as your residence is Switzerland.
What I mean is that your employer has the obligation to insure you against the risk of an accident if you work more than 8 hours a week. In case of unpaid leave this coverage may be suspended depending on what is agreed. If that is the case you need to add the accident risk to your private health insurance as long as your residence is Switzerland.
First of all, what is your nationality, what kind of permit do you have and what do you do? In other words, are you free to come and go in CH?
Further, if you are easily replaceable, asking for unpaid leave could be risky in that you might be seen as someone who’s unlikely to stay long in her present job anyway –
not good news in the present economic climate.
That said, if you do decide to take time out, prepare and substantiate your request carefully, and all the best.
R.
First of all, what is your nationality, what kind of permit do you have and what do you do? In other words, are you free to come and go in CH?
Further, if you are easily replaceable, asking for unpaid leave could be risky in that you might be seen as someone who’s unlikely to stay long in her present job anyway –
not good news in the present economic climate.
That said, if you do decide to take time out, prepare and substantiate your request carefully, and all the best.
R.
First of all, what is your nationality, what kind of permit do you have and what do you do? In other words, are you free to come and go in CH?
Further, if you are easily replaceable, asking for unpaid leave could be risky in that you might be seen as someone who’s unlikely to stay long in her present job anyway –
not good news in the present economic climate.
That said, if you do decide to take time out, prepare and substantiate your request carefully, and all the best.
R.
As always the normal sensible response !!! Cheers Ritchie
