Hi Parag, I can't really answer your questions, but I just wanted to make the first remark:

I followed a course on Dutch/European labor law a long time ago, and seem to remember that fixed-term contracts can't or shouldn't have a trial period. I also believe that the maximum trial period is 2 months. I would recommend your friend to find some legal help to check if the company had the right to fire you (even if the contract says so, if it goes against Swiss labor law it may not be valid).

In such case, it's generally recommended to discuss a type of indemnity before the arrival in Switzerland (payment for a minimum period). If nothing has been agreed in advance, the employee does not have many recourses. It's the right of both parties to terminate the agreement.

Concerning the permit, it's closely connected to the employer when it's a short duration permit. It has been granted to one particular employee for one particualr job. It does not apply to any job. The only practical solution seems to try to find a similar position with another employer and convince the other employer to apply for a permit.

If the agreement has really been agreed for a fixed period, I recommend to submit the case to a Swiss employment lawyer, because there is in principle no probation period when there is a fixed term (art. 334 of the Swiss Code of Obligations). The clause could therefore be void. Please note that even if the agreement refers to the application of a foreign legal system, certain Swiss provisions would remain applicable if the place of work is in Switzerland (mandatory provisions).

Hi Per

Please can you send your phone number , I would like to have a small conversation with you and talk to you.

Regards

Parag