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A legal, bilingual contract ready to sign — free, in 3 minutes.

1Employer→2Employee→3Cost + contract
Based on CO & NAVLegally soundSwiss law30,000+ generated

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Swiss employment law

What does a correct employment contract contain?

1Name and address of both parties
2Start date of employment
3Workplace and job description
4Working hours (hours per week)
5Wage (gross/net, hourly rate)
6Vacation entitlement and holiday surcharge
7Notice period
8Probation period (max. 3 months)
9Social security number (AHV)
10Residence permit
11Social insurance contributions

Generator or a Word template from the internet?

The difference is in the numbers that are easy to get wrong.

Vacation surcharge (8.33 / 10.64 / 13.04%)
Clino generator: Calculated automatically
Generic template: Often missing or wrong
Your canton's FAK rate (2026)
Clino generator: All 26 cantons built in
Generic template: Generic or outdated
Cantonal minimum wage
Clino generator: Checked as you type
Generic template: No check at all
Bilingual (EN + DE/FR/IT/ES)
Clino generator: Side by side in one PDF
Generic template: One language only
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Legal basis: OR Art. 319ff — wage and duty details in the NAV domestic-work guide.

Everything in one place

Why Clino?

The contract is just the beginning. Clino prepares everything else.

Contract

Legally compliant employment contract at the click of a button — for all 26 cantons.

Payslip

Monthly payslip with all deductions, calculated automatically.

Social security

Step-by-step guidance with prepared details for your canton’s compensation office.

Insurance

Accident insurance (UVG) selectable via VAVplus — in 19 of 26 cantons.

It’s that easy

1

Enter details

Canton, wage, hours, tasks — the contract takes shape live in the preview as you type.

2

Download for free

Instant PDF, no account needed — with an email copy if you like. Print, sign, done.

3

Complete the employment

AHV registration, accident insurance, monthly payslips: Clino guides you through every step — 30 days free.

Digital payroll and contracts management — Clino mobile app

Payslips, contract, AHV registration — all digital, straight from your smartphone.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the employment contract legally valid?
Yes. The contract is based on the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR Art. 319ff) and the NAV for domestic work. It contains all legally required information.
Is there also a Word template?
Yes. You can download the contract as a PDF or as an editable Word document. Both are filled in automatically (vacation surcharge, your canton’s FAK rate and minimum wage), unlike blank generic Word templates where exactly these points are often wrong or outdated.
Do I need a written contract as a private employer?
Swiss law does not require a written contract, but we strongly recommend it. A written contract protects both parties.
How is the vacation surcharge calculated?
4 weeks = 8.33%, 5 weeks = 10.64%, 6 weeks = 13.04% on gross wage.
How much does Clino cost after the trial?
CHF 19.90 per month. Includes contract, monthly payslips, social security registration and accident insurance.
Can I customize the contract?
The contract is generated from your data. You can add additional clauses by hand before both parties sign.

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