9. Annual leave
The Employee is entitled to 25 days of annual leave. If employment begins or ends during a calendar year, leave entitlement shall be granted pro rata temporis.
10. Probationary period
The probationary period is 3 months. During this period, either Party may terminate employment by giving 7 days’ notice. Notice must be given in writing. Email shall be equivalent to written form.
If the Employee is unable to work due to illness, accident or a statutory obligation not voluntarily assumed, the probationary period shall be extended accordingly.
11. Termination
After the probationary period, either Party may terminate the employment relationship at any time subject to the notice periods below. Notice must be given in writing. Email shall be equivalent to written form.
The following contractual notice periods apply:
2 months during the first year of service
3 months from the second year of service
On termination of employment, each Party shall return everything received from the other Party or from third parties on the other Party’s behalf. In particular, the Employee shall hand over to the Employer all work equipment, materials, documents, electronic data and records of any kind connected with her work.
12. Duty of care and loyalty
The Employee is expected to act loyally towards the Employer, safeguard the Employer’s interests and perform her assigned duties with care. During the term of this agreement, the Employee may not perform paid work for third parties insofar as this breaches her duty of loyalty, in particular by competing with the Employer.
The Employee shall refrain from any acts that could damage the Employer’s reputation. She shall implement her supervisors’ orders and comply with their instructions. She shall inform the Employer immediately of any difficulties or shortcomings. She shall also exercise her duty of care towards any employees reporting to her and respect their personality rights. The Employee shall refrain from all acts of unfair competition against third parties.
A breach of the duties of loyalty and care may result in termination without notice.