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Are non-disclosure clauses on wage levels permissible?

Are non-disclosure clauses on wage levels permissible?

Swiss doctrine and case law agree that wages do not constitute a trade secret. Employees are free to talk about the amount and composition of their own wages, which is also a condition for the constitutional right to equal pay.

The secrecy clauses on wage levels have a discriminatory effect and violate personal rights and are worthless due to the lack of enforcement possibilities.