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A legal, bilingual contract ready to sign: free, in 3 minutes.
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We calculate the correct social contributions for your canton.
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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.
Clino generator
Generic template
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Generic template: Generic or outdated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/PT)
Clino generator: Side by side in one PDF
Generic template: One language only
Legal basis: OR Art. 319ff. Wage and duty details in the NAV domestic-work guide.
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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.
After the download: your part and ours
Your part
- 1Print the contract, sign it together, keep one copy each
- 2Send the registration to the compensation office (Clino prepares all the details)
- 3Transfer the wage every month
Clino takes care of
- A payslip every month, all deductions calculated automatically
- AHV registration prepared: details and instructions for your compensation office
- Accident insurance (UVG) via VAVplus, on request
- Reminders so no payslip is forgotten
30 days free, then CHF 19.90/month, cancel anytime.
Start freeFrequently 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?
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.
Do I have to register my cleaner even for 3 hours a week?
Yes. In a private household the duty to register with the AHV applies from the first franc of wages, whatever the number of hours. The only exception: employees under 25 earning less than CHF 750 per year. The contract is the first step, registration with the compensation office the second.
What do I risk without a contract and without registration?
The compensation office can claim contributions up to 5 years back, plus default interest. On top come fines, and in the event of an accident you are personally liable. A written contract and AHV registration remove that risk.
What hourly wage is usual?
Hourly wages of CHF 25 to 35 are common in most households, depending on region and experience. The standard employment contract for domestic work sets at least CHF 20.35 for unskilled staff; in Geneva, Neuchâtel, Jura and Basel-Stadt a higher cantonal minimum wage applies. The generator checks your wage automatically against your canton's minimum.
How long are the probation period and the notice period?
Unless agreed otherwise, the probation period is 1 month with 7 days of notice. After that: 1 month in the first year of service, 2 months from the second to the ninth, 3 months from the tenth, always to the end of a month (OR Art. 335b and 335c). The generator enters the statutory rule automatically.
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