851.1
SHGLAS
CH-ZH
CH-ZH
Art. 1 : Sozialhilfegesetz (SHG)
Art. 1
1 Die politischen Gemeinden sorgen nach Massgabe dieses Träger der Hilfe
Gesetzes für die notwendige Hilfe an Personen, die sich in einer Not-
lage befinden.
2 Sie wirken mit vorbeugenden Massnahmen darauf hin, dass weni-
ger Notlagen entstehen und dass Personen, die in eine Notlage geraten
sind, diese bewältigen können.19
3 Der Kanton20 unterstützt die Gemeinden bei ihrer Aufgabe. Er
überwacht Heime für betreuungsbedürftige Erwachsene und fördert
die Weiterentwicklung des Sozialwesens.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (10)
AN.2024.00001 · zh (§ 1 Abs. 2 SHG)
Municipal Minimum Wage Ordinance Invalid Due to Cantonal Competence Conflict
The court references this provision regarding the scope of social assistance law, which informs the decision about the municipality's lack of authority.
AN.2024.00002 · zh (§ 1 Abs. 2 SHG)
Municipal Minimum Wage Ordinance Overruled Due to Lack of Cantonal Authority
The court used this section of the Social Assistance Act to determine the scope of cantonal law regarding social assistance measures implemented by municipalities.
VB.2021.00358 · zh (Art. 1 Abs. III ZUG)
Abandonment of Swiss Support Residence Upon Permanent Relocation Abroad
Cited in the dispositive regarding the definition of intention for a permanent stay.
VB.2014.00673 · zh (Art. 1 Abs. 1 ZUG)
Social Assistance: Institution vs. Residence and Reduced Engagement
This provision is the basis for determining the law applicable to intercantonal social assistance matters.
VK.2009.00005 · zh (§ 1 SHG)
Cost Allocation for Student External Placement
Cited among the legal norms relevant to the subject matter, although the dispositive focuses on cost allocation.
VB.2001.00112 · zh (Art. 1 lit. III ZUG)
Municipality of Zurich v. Social Assistance Jurisdiction
This provision is cited, likely related to the scope or application of the Intercantonal Agreement on Social Assistance (ZUG).
VB.2001.00112 · zh (Art. 1 lit. III ZUG)
Municipality's Cessation of Social Assistance Upheld Due to Lack of Local Jurisdiction
This provision seems related to the underlying right to assistance, but it is not cited in the final orders.
VB.2014.00673 · zh (Art. 1 Abs. 1 ZUG)
Jurisdictional Dispute Over Support Residency in Housing Community
Cited as the legal basis for intercantonal matters regarding support law.
VK.2008.00001 · zh (§ 1 SHG)
School District v. Municipality on Special Education Cost Sharing
This article is cited as a legal basis applicable to the case concerning special education financing.
VK.2009.00005 · zh (§ 1 SHG)
Cost-Sharing for Student's External Placement
Cited as the overarching legal framework for social assistance and child welfare.