Whom can employees turn to with questions about employment law?
An wen können sich Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmer bei arbeitsrechtlichen Fragen wenden?
Correct answer: A
- A lawyers, trade unions and labour courtsan Anwälte, Gewerkschaften und Arbeitsgerichte
- B the tax administrationan die Steuerverwaltung
- C the police and the municipality's residents' registration officean die Polizei und die Einwohnerkontrolle der Gemeinde
- D the parish and civil protectionan die Kirchgemeinde und den Zivilschutz
Why
Trade unions and lawyers give advice on employment law. The labour court decides if the parties do not agree.
Common mistakes
- C: the police and the municipality's residents' registration office
- The police are responsible for criminal offences, not for questions about the employment contract.
- B: the tax administration
- The tax administration deals with taxes, not with employment law.
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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Last checked: September 2026
Question 168 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.