Wage Workshop on November 13, 2026, in Lucerne

Once again this year, Gewerbe-Treuhand AG is offering its popular payroll workshop in Lucerne and Sursee. Participants will receive practical tips and up-to-date information on payroll and human resources administration. Using a case study, the key topics listed below will be explored together, and recent changes as well as court rulings will be discussed.

Key Topics for 2026

• Pay Stubs: Updates to the SSK Guidelines, Case Study: Completing a Complex Pay Stub (Expenses, Personal Use of a Vehicle, Employer Benefits, etc.)
• Working from home: What counts as the place of work? Which canton is responsible for social insurance?
• Leave of Absence for Employees: What happens in cases of incapacity to work, revocation of leave, vacation, overtime, or starting a new job?
• Employment Reference: Illness/Alcohol/License Revocation (What may be mentioned regarding the reason for termination?)
• Duty to provide information upon an employee’s departure: Coverage for illness and accidents?
• Severance pay: When is it owed? How must it be accounted for in the payroll?
• Notes on current case law: Employer liability for health damage (stress liability), no extension of the notice period for short absences during an ongoing notice period, interaction between UVG and DAI insurance, personnel regulations (which points must still be included in the employment contract), burden of proof for business expenses even with a company credit card
• Update on Social Insurance

Speakers

• Maria Kurmann: Head of Treuhand Willisau, Head of Payroll and Personnel Administration, Swiss Certified Social Insurance Expert
• Janine Macho: Manager Legal Advisory, Jurist
• Michèle Vogel: Head of Private and Occupational Provision, Financial Planning Advisory, Swiss Certified Social Insurance Expert

Dates and Venues

• Sursee: November 11, 2026, Businesspark Sursee, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Lucerne: November 13, 2026, Messe Luzern, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Costs
The participation fee is CHF 150.00 per participant for clients and CHF 250.00 for non-clients (includes course materials, refreshments during breaks, and a standing lunch; excludes VAT).

In the event of cancellation at short notice (10 days prior) or no-show, we are obligated to charge 50 percent of the course fee.

Register now and secure your spot for Lucerne!

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