Priority beneficiaries and differences between cantons
The administration of family allowances is a complex and confusing area. Between federal and cantonal laws, types of allowances and eligibility conditions, it’s easy to get lost in the maze of this administration!
At ekspert, an Abacus partner specialising in payroll management and HR administration, we understand the subtleties and challenges involved.
To better understand where our added value lies, let’s analyse together a situation that may seem simple at first sight, that of a child whose parents are both eligible for family allowances.
How do you know who has priority?
By law, only one allowance can be paid per child. In this case, the following order of priority applies:
What if the parents work in different cantons?
The situation becomes more complex: the parent with the highest income, whether employed or self-employed, is given priority. However, if the non-priority parent lives in a canton offering higher benefits, he or she can receive the difference between the two cantons’ benefit amounts. Please note, that this difference is only paid if the parent is gainfully employed; otherwise, no additional allowance is paid.
What if the parents are divorced?
It is therefore essential to determine who has parental authority. If it is shared, the order of priority follows the same rules as for non-divorced parents. The situation of each parent must be examined carefully, taking into account whether they are gainfully employed and the child’s canton of residence.
Conclusion
ekspert’s aim is to simplify this process for our customers, by offering a quality service and in-depth expertise.
Companies can thus free themselves from administrative constraints, with complete confidence that their obligations will be carried out accurately and in compliance with legislation.
As you can see, by entrusting the management of their family allowances to ekspert, an Abacus partner specialising in payroll management and the associated administrative procedures, companies are a double winner!
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Our series on family allowances continues! We’ll be back shortly with our next article on training allowances. See you soon!
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