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Discrimination

Information on discrimination and harassment laws, equal opportunities and equal pay.

Switzerland :: Human rights and environmental reporting

Requirements for annual reporting are set out in the Swiss Code of Obligations and apply to most large public companies and major subsidiaries operating in Switzerland …

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Switzerland :: Bringing discrimination claims

Employees may take legal action against their employer in a Swiss Court that has jurisdiction over employment matters …

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Switzerland :: Gender equality at work and on boards

According to the Federal Gender Equality Act, (GEA) employers are forbidden from discriminating on the grounds of sex, family status or, in case of female employees, pregnancy …

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Switzerland :: Discrimination

In Switzerland there is no comprehensive anti-discrimination piece of legislation …

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Switzerland :: Disability

Article 328 of the Code of Obligations, the Federal Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities and accompanying ordinances provide comprehensive protection from direct and indirect discrimination of disabled people in the workplace …

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FedEE Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

The Federation of International Employers (FedEE) is committed to undertaking its activities in an ethical and humane way. We seek to verify that none of our Suppliers, Associates, Affiliates Representatives or Members is involved in unethical trade practices and operate our own employment policy in line with ILO conventions and the principles of best practice. Operational and strategic issues are the responsibility of the FedEE Board, whilst day-to-day running of FedEE is through its Secretary-General and contractual relationship with our operating affiliate FedEE Corporate Services Limited (FCSL). Our services are mainly engaged via FCSL and are principally in the fields of professional services, IT services, telecommunications, utilities and office supply. We undertake to pay our suppliers in a timely way and promote an organisational philosophy that promotes equality of opportunity, freedom of expression, tolerance and a liberal corporate stance. FedEE has its own code of conduct, developed many years ago, and seeks to both further that in the corporate world and adhere to it in our own organisation.