Public Personnel Law

Public personnel law concerns the employees of municipalities, cantons, and the Confederation. In general, it constitutes the employment law for public service employees. Public personnel law regulates the selection and promotion of public service employees as well as the termination of employment. To avoid arbitrariness and guarantee equal treatment, public personnel law sets out strict guidelines.

Public personnel law is extremely complex due to the high density of regulations. It is advisable to consult a specialized lawyer in all matters of public personnel law.

Our advisory services cover all issues of public personnel law. Legal disputes between employers and employees in connection with public personnel law are stressful and unpleasant for all parties involved. In order to avoid them, we support clients in drafting, negotiating and reviewing employment contracts even before the employment relationship begins. The review of employment references is also one of our areas of responsibility.

Our extensive expertise in the field includes anti-corruption, incentive schemes and whistleblowing, especially in relation to international transactions and public officials. It is of utmost importance that public service employees maintain their integrity, as any bribery scandal could have far-reaching consequences. Corruption has a negative impact on the economy of the countries concerned, as it scares off international investors and causes the public to lose confidence in their government. We are happy to support you in the planning and implementation of suitable compliance programs and incentive systems as well as in ongoing or pending compliance proceedings.

If a legal dispute cannot be avoided, we represent our clients before all national courts and authorities. We use all available legal means to achieve the best possible results for our clients. Due to our many years of experience, we always proceed with routine - you can rely on us in any situation! In international cases, you will also benefit from our extensive network of renowned legal experts all over the world.