🇨🇭 Switzerland
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Switzerland — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
—
Annual Leave
20 days
Sick Leave
21 days
Notice Period
1 day
Probation Period
3 days
Maternity Leave
14 weeks
Paternity Leave
2 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.25x standard rate
Max Working Hours
45 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
42hrs/week
Maximum Hours
50hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.25x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
42hrs/week
42 hour standard 50 hour max for industrial workers
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
30days
Max Probation
3months
Severance
Not required
Garden Leave
Permitted
Notice Period Formula
1 month year 1; 2 months years 2-9; 3 months year 10+ per Swiss Code of Obligations Art 335c
Severance Calculation
No general statutory entitlement; Art 339b applies after 20 years service if employee is 50+ years old
Redundancy Rules
Mass dismissal consultation required when 10+ employees affected. Notification to cantonal employment office required.
Important Notes
Switzerland has liberal termination rules. Notice periods run to end of calendar month unless otherwise agreed.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Switzerland-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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