Compensation Strategy Workshop
Incentivize your people right — while minimizing legal risk and tax impact.
"Your people are your key asset — structuring compensation correctly from the start avoids liability risks and unnecessary tax exposure. Book a call with me and my team."
Thomas Kuster · Partner @ LEXR · Book your free call →
How we solve your challenges
From understanding your options to a concrete, company-specific action plan — all in one tailored workshop.
We walk you through the full spectrum of compensation structures — bonus vs. sales commission, discretionary vs. mandatory bonus, 13th salary vs. yearly bonus, base compensation and expenses, and equity participation options — so you can choose what is right for your company and team.
We explain when a bonus becomes part of the salary that must be paid even if an employee terminates the employment relationship, what the taxation impact of different compensation options is, and what ongoing administrative efforts are needed to manage specific compensation plans.
After the workshop we provide a written action plan covering an overview of the options relevant to your company setup and a list of documents that need to be improved or drafted to streamline your compensation strategy.
We detail the concrete steps required to implement specific compensation plans — from drafting or updating employment agreements and company regulations to establishing bonus plans, sales commission structures and equity participation schemes in a legally compliant and tax-optimised way.
How we deliver Compensation Strategy, AI-amplified
Matter in
Brief us in plain language — we scope it and route it to the right specialist.
Intake < 4hAI does the heavy lifting
Our own AI stack drafts, reviews and cross-checks — inside privilege.
60% fewer draft cyclesSenior lawyer signs off
The specialist who built the strategy reviews and signs every output.
Lars Fidan 
Stephan Meyer 
Nadine Saalbach Output delivered
On scope, on the quoted price — delivered into your workflow.
Scope and price are fixed in writing before we start — AI absorbs the lift, not your budget.
Our expert compensation services
One team for your full compensation strategy — from bonus plans and commissions to equity and expenses.
Find your perfect flat fee plan
Compensation Strategy Workshop
A tailored 2-hour workshop (online or in-person) with our employment legal experts, followed by a company-specific action plan.
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HR and employment law expertise
Our employment legal experts understand Swiss and German labour law inside out — from bonus entitlements and commission structures to equity participation and tax implications. We give you practical, actionable guidance, not just legal theory.
Transparent, flat-fee pricing
The workshop is priced at a flat fee of CHF 1'800 (excl. VAT). You know the cost before we start — no billable-hour surprises, no hidden extras. Full cost control from the first call.
Tailored to your company
We prepare every workshop based on your existing documents — employment agreements, company regulations — and your specific goals. You leave with a concrete, company-specific action plan, not a generic template.
Compensation Strategy FAQ
The questions founders and HR leads ask us most before the workshop.
The 2-hour workshop covers the full range of compensation options available to Swiss and German companies — bonuses, sales commissions, 13th salary, expense policies and equity participation plans. We explain the legal risks associated with each option, the tax implications, and the administrative steps required to implement them correctly.
The workshop is designed for companies based in Switzerland or Germany that want to reward employees with bonuses or sales commissions, or that want to introduce variable compensation to incentivise their teams. It is equally useful for founders setting up their first compensation scheme and for established companies reviewing an existing structure.
After the free intro call, it typically takes 5–7 business days for us to prepare and conduct the workshop and then deliver your guide and company-specific action plan.
The workshop is priced at CHF 1'800 (excl. VAT). This covers the preparation, the 2-hour workshop session and the written action plan. The initial call to discuss your needs is free of charge, even if you decide not to proceed.
The workshop can be conducted either online or in-person, depending on your preference. We will agree on the format during the free intro call.
To tailor the workshop to your situation, it helps to share existing employment agreements, company regulations, or any current bonus or commission documentation. The more context we have, the more targeted and practical the session will be.
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