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Swiss household employment
Also written: Schwarzarbeit · Travail au noir · Lavoro nero
Paying someone for work in your household without declaring the wage to the social insurance system is undeclared work. It is not a grey area: household wages must be reported from the first franc, and the law on undeclared work gives the authorities inspection and penalty powers.
The costs land on both sides. Contributions are reclaimed retroactively with interest, penalties can follow, and the person who worked has no AHV credit, no accident cover and no unemployment entitlement for that time.
You are the employer. Helpore prepares the contract, files the declarations and produces the payslip in your name.
Why the declared route is lighter than people expect:
Inspections do happen, and a single accident in the home is enough to bring the arrangement to light through the insurer.
Yes. Declaring late is far better than not declaring; contributions are settled retroactively and the relationship continues lawfully.