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Art. 349a Bundesgesetz vom 30. März 1911 betreffend die Ergänzung des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches (OR)
OR; Zweite Abteilung: Die einzelnen Vertragsverhältnisse; Zehnter Titel: Der Arbeitsvertrag; Zweiter Abschnitt: Besondere Einzelarbeitsverträge; B. Der Handelsreisendenvertrag; III. Besondere Pflichten des Arbeitgebers; 2. Lohn; a. im Allgemeinen
Art. 349a OR
Der Arbeitgeber hat dem Handelsreisenden Lohn zu entrichten, der aus einem festen Gehalt mit oder ohne Provision besteht.
Eine schriftliche Abrede, dass der Lohn ausschliesslich oder vorwiegend in einer Provision bestehen soll, ist gültig, wenn die Provision ein angemessenes Entgelt für die Tätigkeit des Handelsreisenden ergibt.
Für eine Probezeit von höchstens zwei Monaten kann durch schriftliche Abrede der Lohn frei bestimmt werden.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (19)
C/13549/2023 · ge (art. 349a al. 2 CO)
Unjustified Termination and Minimum Wage Application
The court considered that the minimum hourly wage rule based on this article (complemented by cantonal law) applied after the initial two-month trial period exception.
C/2955/2021 · ge (art. 349a al. 2 CO *par analogie*)
Employer v. Former Psychiatrist Employee: Damages and Wrongful Termination Dispute
Cited in connection with Art. 322a CO concerning remuneration exclusively linked to operating results.
CACIV.2024.38 · ne (Art. 349a al. 2 CO)
Termination for Lack of Revenue Upheld; Expense Reimbursement Partially Granted
Cited in the reasoning regarding the assessment of the base salary and commission structure as being 'convenable' (suitable) under the law for a commercial traveler.
HC.2023.451 · vd (art. 349a al. 2 CO)
Taxi Driver Wage and Overtime Compensation Appeal
This article concerning the requirement for a suitable salary (salaire convenable) was explicitly applied in the substantive reform of the first instance judgment (Order III, point I).
HC.2022.398 · vd (art. 349a al. 2 CO)
Taxi Driver Compensation Dispute Appeal
Cited in the heading, related to the concept of 'convenable' (suitable) remuneration, discussed extensively in relation to the appeal's subject matter.
212----------- · vd (Art. 349a al. 2 CO)
Taxi Driver Remuneration and Wrongful Dismissal Appeal
This provision was applied analogously by the first instance judges, and the Court of Appeal confirmed their finding regarding the minimum appropriate salary for night shift work.
C/6489/2018 · ge (art. 349a al. 2 CO)
Employee Dismissal Validity and Compensation Appeal
Cited in the reasoning leading to the confirmation of the lower court's decision regarding the claim for the difference between received salary and a reasonable salary.
TR 20 648 · vs (Art. 349a al. 2 CO)
Agency vs. Employment Contract Determination and Salary Award
Cited in the reasoning regarding the condition for the validity of written agreements stipulating that remuneration consists exclusively or mainly of provision.
TR 20 648 · vs (Art. 349a al.1 CO)
Agency vs. Employment Contract Determination and Salary Award
Cited in the reasoning regarding the entitlement to a fixed salary plus provision for commercial travellers, which supports the decision on the fixed salary part of the dispute.
C/27892/2017 · ge (art. 349a CO)
Unpaid Wages and Commercial Traveler Status Appeal
Cited in the reasoning regarding the structure of a sales representative's salary.
HC.2016.1108 · vd (art. 349a al. 2 CO)
Employee Commission Entitlement Appeal
Cited in the reasoning regarding the requirement for provisions to be reasonable, although the court confirmed that the specific issue of reasonableness was not contested on appeal.
HC.2012.708 · vd (Art. 349a al. 2 CO)
Employment Status and Commission Advance Repayment Dispute
Applied by analogy to ensure the appellant received a 'reasonable' remuneration (6'000 fr/month) for the period February and March 2010.
HC.2012.648 · vd (Art. 349a al. 2 CO)
Employee Termination Justified Due to Inadequate Remuneration under Commercial Agent Rules
This provision was the main basis for granting the appellant's counterclaim for additional remuneration because his commission-based salary was deemed not to be adequate.
C/24746/2009 · ge (art. 349a al. 1 CO)
Collaboration Agreement Reclassified as Employment Contract
Cited in the reasoning regarding the employer's obligation to pay a salary, including a fixed wage, with or without commission.
HC.2010.599 · vd (Art. 349a al. 2 CO)
Employment vs. Commercial Contract Dispute and Counterclaim Overpayments
Cited in relation to the agreement that the employee's remuneration consisted exclusively of a provision (commission).