Which dispute is the labour court responsible for?
Für welchen Streitfall ist das Arbeitsgericht zuständig?
Correct answer: B
- A When employees do not pay inheritance tax.Wenn Arbeitnehmende die Erbschaftssteuer nicht bezahlen.
- B When employees are dismissed without reasonWenn Arbeitnehmenden ohne Grund gekündigt wird
- C When employees have a problem with a neighbour.Wenn Arbeitnehmende ein Problem mit einer Nachbarin oder einem Nachbarn haben.
- D When employees have financial difficulties in the family which, however, have nothing to do with the company.Wenn Arbeitnehmende finanzielle Schwierigkeiten in der Familie haben, diese jedoch nichts mit dem Betrieb zu tun hat.
Why
The labour court decides on disputes arising from employment. A dismissal without reason can be unfair and belongs there.
Common mistakes
- A: When employees do not pay inheritance tax.
- The tax authorities are responsible for taxes, not the labour court.
- C: When employees have a problem with a neighbour.
- A dispute with neighbours has nothing to do with work. Another civil court is responsible for that.
Topic
Sometimes there are disputes at work. For example, the employer pays too little, or dismisses someone without reason. First, you should talk to the employer and put your objections in writing. If that does not help, there are legal options. You do not simply have to accept such a dispute.
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Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 167 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.