Federal Act on the Amendment of the Swiss Civil Code (OR) Art. 327

Zusammenfassung der Rechtsnorm OR:

The Swiss Code of Obligations is a central code of Swiss civil law that regulates the legal relationships between private individuals. It includes five books that cover various aspects of contract law, law of obligations and property law, including the formation, content and termination of contracts, as well as liability for breach of contract and tort. The Code of Obligations is an important code of law for business and everyday life in Switzerland, as it forms the basis for many legal relationships and contracts and has been in force since 1912, whereby it is regularly adapted to social and economic developments.

Art. 327 OR from 2024

Art. 327 Work tools, materials and expenses 1. Work tools and materials

¹ Unless otherwise provided by agreement or custom, the employer provides the employee with the tools and materials that the work requires.

² Where the employee himself supplies such tools or materials with the employer’s consent, he is entitled to appropriate compensation unless otherwise provided by agreement or custom.