Accident Insurance for Domestic Workers

The Swiss Federal Law on Accident Insurance (LAI) stipulates that all domestic workers must be insured. Zurich’s insurance for housekeepers and other domestic workers covers accidents that occur at work and directly on the way to work.

Basic coverage of Zurich Accident Insurance

• Occupational accidents: accidents at work and directly on the way to work
• Medical expenses and reimbursement of costs: rescue transport, outpatient treatment, hospital treatment (general ward), treatment at a health resort
• Compensation when unable to work: Zurich pays from the third day following the accident, at 80% of the insured salary when completely unable to work and correspondingly less for partial inability to work
• Disability support: Zurich pays a disability pension of 80% of the insured salary for full disability, up to a maximum of 90% in combination with the IV or AHV pension
• Survivors’ pension in the event of death: Zurich pays a maximum of 70% of the insured salary, up to a maximum of 90% in combination with the AHV or IV pension

• For domestic workers who work fewer than eight hours a week, the law states that it is sufficient to take out occupational accident insurance (at work, directly on the way to work). Employees who work eight hours or more per week in your household also have to be insured against non-occupational accidents (e.g. ski accidents)
• Some cantons require employers to take out health insurance for employees who work in private households, as part of standard employment contracts
• Contact the compensation office for information about reporting obligations and contribution liabilities in relation to other social insurance, e.g. AHV, IV and ALV. For more information visit the Swiss Confederation website www.keine-schwarzarbeit.ch
• This insurance also includes the following benefits: Medi Point (physician/hospital network) and Case Management