At EPFL, the HR regulatory framework is shaped by a combination of Swiss federal law, the specific ordinances governing the ETH Domain, and the institution’s own internal directives.
Swiss Federal legal framework
As a member of the ETH Domain, EPFL adheres to the Ordinance on the Personnel of the ETH Domain and aligns with the Swiss Federal Personnel Act, ensuring consistency with national standards. These texts are brought together in English in this document:
Personnel Law of the ETH Board on the ETH Domain (PDF)
Contains:
- Ordinance of the ETH Board concerning personnel in the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Domain (ETH PO) – P. 4
- Swiss Federal Personnel Act (LPers) – P. 78
- Framework Ordinance for the Swiss Federal Personnel Law – P. 106
EFPL Internal HR Policy
Internally, EPFL’s legal and procedural landscape is organized through LEX, the comprehensive repository of institutional regulations. This framework ensures transparency, legal compliance, and operational clarity across all areas of the institution’s activities.
Polylex
Thank you for visiting the Polylex website, which collects the legal texts in force. These legal texts are grouped and listed under 8 main sections, one of which is Human Resources.
In addition, HR activities are governed by internal processes and regulations:
Processes
Recruitment process (PDF)
HR process for the contractual management of doctoral students (PDF)
Outsourced process for the management of consultants – portage salarial, Helvetic Payroll (PDF)
Management process for illness/accident and long-term absences (PDF)
HR process for restructuring and closure of units (PDF)
Regulations
Rules and regulations applicable to temporary academic staff (PDF)
Regulations applicable to temporary non-academic staff / internships (PDF)
Contact
For any legal questions related to personnel or to EPFL’s HR policies and practices, please write to: