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The Employee Arbitration Agreement is a crucial document used in Swiss employment relationships to establish alternative dispute resolution procedures. It is typically implemented at the start of employment or as an addendum to existing employment contracts when companies wish to streamline their dispute resolution processes. The agreement must carefully balance the efficiency of arbitration with the protective nature of Swiss employment law, which safeguards employee rights. This document is particularly relevant for companies operating in Switzerland or employing staff under Swiss law, as it must comply with both the Swiss Code of Obligations' employment provisions and Swiss arbitration regulations. The agreement includes detailed procedures for arbitrator selection, cost allocation, and the types of disputes that can be arbitrated, while respecting mandatory Swiss law provisions that cannot be circumvented through arbitration.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, reference to the employment relationship, and purpose of the arbitration agreement

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Dispute', 'Arbitration', 'Award', etc.

4. Scope of Arbitration: Clear delineation of which disputes are subject to arbitration, considering mandatory provisions of Swiss law that cannot be arbitrated

5. Arbitration Process: Details of how arbitration will be initiated, conducted, and concluded

6. Selection of Arbitrators: Process for selecting arbitrators, including number of arbitrators and qualification requirements

7. Applicable Law: Specification of Swiss law as governing law and reference to relevant arbitration rules

8. Costs and Fees: Allocation of arbitration costs and fees between parties, considering Swiss employment law principles

9. Confidentiality: Provisions regarding confidentiality of the arbitration proceedings and outcomes

10. Severability: Clause ensuring that if any provision is found invalid, the remainder of the agreement remains in force

11. Amendment and Termination: Conditions under which the agreement can be modified or terminated