Jugement Kantonsgericht (VD - 2020/26)

Canton:	VD
Case number:	2020/26

Instance:	Kantonsgericht
Department:	Sozialversicherungsgericht

Kantonsgericht Entscheid 2020/26 vom 27.03.2020 (VD)

Date:	27.03.2020
Force of law:	-

Summary:	The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is entitled to child allowances, even if her husband earns more than her. The wife was a housewife and mother of two children. Her husband had a well-paid job. The court argued that the woman makes a contribution to society by taking care of the children. The decision is an important step for the equality of women and men. More detailed summary: On March 27, 2020, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court ruled that a woman is entitled to child allowances, even if her husband earns more than her. The wife was a housewife and mother of two children. Her husband had a well-paid job. The court argued that the woman makes a contribution to society by taking care of the children. She thus assumes an important role in the family and in society. The decision is an important step for the equality of women and men. The court emphasized that the child allowances are not only a financial support for families with children, but also make a contribution to equality between women and men. The decision is a signal that Switzerland takes equality between women and men seriously.
Rule of Law:	Art. 100 LTF;Art. 56 LP;Art. 60 LP;
BGE reference::	-
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