Ordinance on Recognition Bonuses for State Personnel - Scope

1. This regulation applies to all personnel subject to the StPG, as well as to interns and trainees.

1. The appointing authorities may award bonuses to employees who perform exceptionally.

2. The bonus can reward either an individual achievement or a team achievement.

3. A team is defined as a group of at least two employees who have been given a clearly defined task by the competent authority.

1. A bonus is awarded as a reward for services that clearly exceed the expected performance of the position in terms of type, scope, and quality.

2. A bonus may specifically be awarded for

a) a quantitatively or qualitatively above-average work performance;

b) services rendered in an exceptional context;

c) a decisive contribution.

3. The employing authorities may establish different criteria depending on the specific needs of their staff, other than those listed in paragraph 2. Where necessary, the directorates approve the criteria established by institutions with their own legal personality that are administratively assigned to them.

1. The individual bonus amounts to a minimum of 500 francs and a maximum of 2,500 francs per person per year. The amount of the bonus is determined according to the contribution of the employee.

2. The group bonus is distributed fairly among the team members. The bonus amounts to a minimum of 200 francs and a maximum of 2,500 francs per person per year.

3. The amounts are not adjusted proportionally in relation to the employment level of the employee.

4. The bonus is paid annually with the April salary following the grant decision.

1. Employees do not have a legal claim to a bonus.

1. The administrative units submit the bonus applications for the relevant employees or teams to the competent employment authority by the date specified by it.

2. For each application, the reasons for granting the bonus and the proposed bonus amount must be clearly indicated; the reasons for granting must be based on materially verifiable elements.

3. The employment authorities decide on the awarding of bonuses to their personnel based on the substantiated applications.

4. The payroll department disburses the bonuses to the employees in accordance with the notification from the employment authorities.

5. The directorates are responsible for the proper execution of the procedure.

1. The State Council establishes an annual total amount for the payment of bonuses. Based on this amount, each department is allocated a share proportional to the number of employees.

2. The departments are responsible for distributing the budget among the administrative units and the institutions under their administrative control that have their own legal personality.

1. The POA prepares a brief annual summary with statistical information regarding the allocation of premiums for the attention of the State Council.

1. Upon the entry into force of this regulation, premium payments may occur a few months later.

1. In the years 2026, 2027, and 2028, the State Council shall not set any amount for the payment of premiums. Any premium payments shall be suspended.