Article 18 Personnel Ordinance (PV) - Immediate Termination for Important Reasons

1. The employment relationship may be terminated by either party at any time for serious reasons without observing notice periods and without regard to the fixed contract duration.

2. A serious reason is deemed to be any circumstance that makes the continuation of the employment relationship intolerable in good faith.

3. Before dismissal, the affected employee must be heard. The dismissal must be justified in writing if the dismissed person requests it.

4. If the dismissal proves to be unjustified and the affected person is not reinstated, the canton must pay them compensation in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Obligations (SR 220) regarding wrongful immediate dismissal. The allocation of a severance payment remains reserved.

5. If the employee terminates the employment relationship without serious reasons and without notice, the canton is entitled to compensation equivalent to one quarter of a month's salary. Furthermore, the canton is entitled to claim further damages.

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