Rules and Regulations
Legal basis
Art. 52 OPers–EPF (RS 172.220.113) (French)
(Conditions governing leave for special events)
General remarks
Leave for special events is granted on a pro rata basis according to the employee’s rate of activity , and must be taken in connection with the event, otherwise it is forfeited. Paid leave days are not credited to the vacation balance.
To record paid leave in the absences system, select the appropriate reason from the drop-down list.
No paid leave is granted for the settlement of private matters.
List of paid leave for special events
| a) Employee’s own marriage (civil marriage) | 6 days |
| b) Of a family member | 1 day |
| a) Employees are entitled to fully paid leave. If the father also works in the ETH Domain, see the provisions under “Maternity leave“. Maternity leave linked with third-party funds can be financed by Human Resources. Please inform your School’s Human Resources Manager if this is applicable | 4 months |
b) Other parent’s leave/ Birth of own child (paternity leave) | 20 days |
Additional Information (art 37 al. 3 OPers-EPF) – Maternity Insurance
Additional Information (art 37a Opers-EPF) – Other parent’s leave (former paternity leave)
| a) For the first aid and organization of further treatment of a patient from his/her own household or his/her own parents, if there is no other possibility of care. This also applies to children under the age of 16, if the employee is responsible for their upbringing. | Up to 3 days per event. Over 10 days per calendar year, a medical certificate will be requested for each event. |
For the care of a seriously ill child, a longer period of leave (14 weeks) may be considered. Please contact [email protected].
For further information, please consult:
| Of an important nature or medical examinations concerning children under the age of 16, if the employee is responsible for their upbringing. | Up to 5 days per calendar year |
| a) In the event of the death of a close relative or in one’s own household. (Spouse, direct ascendant or descendant) | 5 jours |
| b) In the event of the death of a family member or relative outside your own household | 1 to 3 days depending on needs |
| c) To attend the funeral of a relative or work colleague | As long as necessary, ½ day max. |
| For employee moving house | 1 day per calendar year |
| Supervising and attending courses (officially recognised) that are part of youth and sport programmes or sport for people with dissabilities | Up to 5 days per calendar year |
| Military conscription, inspection and return of military equipment | Time required as specified in marching orders |
| Firefighting exercises and interventions | The time required |
| Attendance at regular meetings of trade unions | 6 days per 2 calendar years |
| Activities within staff associations | Up to 30 days after agreement with social partners |
Exercise of public functions (elected at the municipal or cantonal level) | Up to 15 days per calendar year |
See also the Human Resources page on this subject: