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Art. 340 Bundesgesetz vom 30. März 1911 betreffend die Ergänzung des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches (OR)
OR; Zweite Abteilung: Die einzelnen Vertragsverhältnisse; Zehnter Titel: Der Arbeitsvertrag; Erster Abschnitt: Der Einzelarbeitsvertrag; G. Beendigung des Arbeitsverhältnisses; VII. Konkurrenzverbot; 1. Voraussetzungen
Art. 340 OR
Der handlungsfähige Arbeitnehmer kann sich gegenüber dem Arbeitgeber schriftlich verpflichten, nach Beendigung des Arbeitsverhältnisses sich jeder konkurrenzierenden Tätigkeit zu enthalten, insbesondere weder auf eigene Rechnung ein Geschäft zu betreiben, das mit dem des Arbeitgebers in Wettbewerb steht, noch in einem solchen Geschäft tätig zu sein oder sich daran zu beteiligen.
Das Konkurrenzverbot ist nur verbindlich, wenn das Arbeitsverhältnis dem Arbeitnehmer Einblick in den Kundenkreis oder in Fabrikations- und Geschäftsgeheimnisse gewährt und die Verwendung dieser Kenntnisse den Arbeitgeber erheblich schädigen könnte.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (99)
VPB 5332-2001-1076 (Art. 340 ss du code des obligations (CO; RS 220))
Parliamentary Oversight of Federal Administration: May 2000 - May 2001
These articles on non-competition clauses were discussed in relation to secondary employment of civil servants.
Jug.2024.75 · vd (art. 340 al. 1 CO)
Building Services Company v. Former Deputy Director (Non-Compete and Unfair Competition)
Cited in the reasoning regarding the invalidity of the non-compete clause, which resulted in rejecting the claims based on contract violation.
C/15144/2021 · ge (Art. 340 CO)
Dental Hygienist Non-Compete Clause Invalidated
The Court used this article as the legal basis for assessing the validity of the non-competition clause, ultimately concluding it was not valid.
LA240001 · zh (Art. 340 Abs. 2 OR)
Employee's Appeal Dismissed for Non-Solicitation Clause Violation
The court confirmed the validity of the post-contractual non-solicitation clause based on the employee's insight into the client base and the potential for significant damage to the employer.
C/19973/2021 · ge (art. 340 CO)
Former Employer v. Former Employee (Non-Compete Validity)
The appeal was rejected based on the finding that the non-competition clause violated this article (as detailed in section 5.2.4).
LA230025 · zh (Art. 340 OR)
Employer v. Former Employee (Non-compete and Poaching)
Cited in relation to the scope and interpretation of non-compete clauses.
LA220013 · zh (Art. 340 OR)
Employment Agency v. Former Employee: Non-Compete Clause Penalty Reduced
Provides the legal basis for non-competition clauses in employment contracts.
LA220019 · zh (Art. 340 ff. OR)
Employer and Employee Bonus Dispute and Non-Compete Clause Validity
Cited in the context of assessing the validity and appropriateness of the non-competition clause.
C/524/2018 · ge (art. 340 CO)
Employee v. Employer: Non-Compete Validity, Bonus Entitlement, and Damages Following Resignation
Used to determine the inapplicability of the non-compete clause due to the personal nature of the service provided.
C/24927/2019 · ge (art. 340 al. 1 CO)
Unpaid Commissions, Unenforceable Non-Compete, and Attorney's Fees Dispute
Although cited to introduce the rule on non-compete clauses, the court ultimately determined that the clause was not opposable to the employee based on Art. 340 al. 2 CO.
C/24927/2019 · ge (art. 340 al. 2 CO)
Unpaid Commissions, Unenforceable Non-Compete, and Attorney's Fees Dispute
The court used this article to assess the validity of the non-compete clause, concluding it was not opposable due to lack of demonstrable client base/sensible prejudice.
HG190151 · zh (Art. 340 Abs. 1 OR)
Freighter Contracts Dispute and Void Non-Solicitation Clause
Mentioned in the context of non-competition clauses in employment contracts.
HC.2021.143 · vd (Art. 340 et 340a CO)
Employer v. Former Employee: Invalid Non-Competition Clause and Insufficient Damages Claim
These articles concerning the post-contractual non-competition clause were the substantive legal basis for rejecting the appeal concerning the main claim (order I/II).
C/3845/2018 · ge (art. 340 al. 1 CO)
Non-Compete Clause Validity and Penalty Reduction in Post-Employment Dispute
The court confirmed the validity of the non-compete clause based on this article, which was implicitly upheld in the final orders regarding the conviction.
C/3845/2018 · ge (art. 340 al. 2 CO)
Non-Compete Clause Validity and Penalty Reduction in Post-Employment Dispute
The court confirmed the validity of the non-compete clause based on this article concerning the requirement of clientele knowledge and sensible prejudice.