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Leave

Information on annual leave, sick leave, maternity, paternity and parental leave, public holidays and other leave.

Switzerland :: Public holidays that fall at weekends

In Switzerland, there is only one annual Federal public holiday – National Day on August 1st …

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Switzerland :: Paternity leave

Under Article 329 of the Code of Obligations male workers who can establish that they are fathers have a right to two weeks’ (10 working days) paternity leave …

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Switzerland :: Public holidays 2024

January 1 New Year’s Day (Monday) May 9 Ascension Day (Thursday) August 1 National Day (Thursday) December 25 Christmas Day (Wednesday) Note: These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates …

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Switzerland :: Public holidays 2023

The only four public holidays that apply in all cantons of the country are: January 1 New Year’s Day (Sunday) May 18 Ascension Day (Thursday) August 1 National Day (Tuesday) December 25 Christmas Day (Monday) Note: These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates …

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Switzerland :: Sickness absence

Once an employment contract has been operational for at least three months, an employee may claim sick pay from their employer for certificated periods of absence …

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Switzerland :: Other leave entitlements

Paid family-care leave Under the Article 329h of Code of Obligations (CO), employees in Switzerland are entitled to paid leave to care for sick or injured family members or partners …

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Switzerland :: Maternity and related leave

Maternity leave must be granted on production of a medical certificate …

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Switzerland :: Holiday entitlement carryover

It is not generally lawful to pay employees in lieu of holidays not taken …

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Switzerland :: Annual leave

Employees are entitled to 4 weeks’ paid annual vacation (5 weeks for those under 20 years old), plus public holidays as established within the Canton where they work …

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