Au Pair Contract Switzerland
Swiss placements work best when the contract clearly lists hours, salary, days off, insurance, and the canton-specific rules that apply.
Focus
Written agreement and notice period
Common check
Weekly schedule and duties
Swiss note
Canton-specific terms should be named
What the Swiss contract should include
A Swiss au pair contract should list the weekly schedule, pocket money or salary, room and board, insurance, language course support, days off, and the notice period if the placement ends early.
Swiss-specific clauses
Because canton rules matter, the contract should say which canton applies, who handles the language course, who pays the transport costs, and what happens if a permit or agency step changes after arrival.
Template vs. signed contract
Use the legal template as the starting point, then tailor it to the family, the canton, and the actual hours. The signed version should read like a real placement plan, not a generic form.
Frequently asked questions
- Must the schedule be written in Switzerland?
- That is the safest approach, and in practice it is the only way to keep the hours and duties visible.
- Should the contract mention vacation?
- Yes. Vacation, days off, and notice period are all part of the placement conditions.
- What if the placement ends early?
- The contract should explain notice, termination, and rematch steps so both sides know what happens next.
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