Switzerland: Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 20.2026 provides critical updates on immigration processing delays in Mexico affecting work permit timelines, and reminds UAE mainland employers of the June 30, 2026 deadline to increase Emiratization quotas by 1% to reach 9%, with significant penalties for non-compliance. The alert also covers Andorra's reduced 2026 immigration quota and includes a detailed analysis of the legal distinctions between employee secondment and local hiring in Switzerland.

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 19.2026 provides critical updates on international mobility regulations across Angola, Hong Kong, and Sweden. Learn about stricter enforcement of tourist visa regulations in Angola, updated submission deadlines for stay extensions in Hong Kong, and new restrictions on eligibility for work permits in Sweden, plus essential best practices for legally compliant field service assignments.

Please note that non-European Economic Area citizens who wish to travel over Christmas time and require an Irish Residence Permit Card (IRP Card) to re-enter Ireland should submit their application for an IRP Card...

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Switzerland, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Effective January 2026, the monthly employer contribution rate for Bahraini nationals employed in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has been increased by 1%, bringing the total contribution for employees...

Project assignments, especially those that are cross-border or take place in regulated industries, are often subject to complex legal requirements for approval.

Project-based assignments are strategically important for companies, but they also present considerable challenges.

On August 7, 2025, U.S. import duties of at least 39% on Swiss products took effect. Some companies have already applied for short-time work. Our article explains KAE requirements and implementation.