https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The term "employer sponsored" immigration has appeared on some websites in Switzerland advising foreigners about ways to get a Swiss work permit. But is it a new way to get into Switzerland? https://www.thelocal.ch/20260916/could-you-benefit-from-switzerlands-employer-sponsored-immigration Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:21:49 +0200 could-you-benefit-from-switzerlands-employer-sponsored-immigration If you're on the lookout for a new job in Switzerland, or you want to relocate, you may be wondering about which resources to turn to. We've compiled the best websites and ways to find English-speaking jobs. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250916/what-are-the-best-websites-to-find-english-speaking-jobs-in-switzerland Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:05:54 +0200 what-are-the-best-websites-to-find-english-speaking-jobs-in-switzerland Most foreign nationals coming to work and live in Switzerland are familiar with how the work permit system works in the country. But there are also some nuances you may not be aware of. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260915/five-surprising-swiss-work-permit-rules-foreigners-may-not-know Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:09:03 +0200 five-surprising-swiss-work-permit-rules-foreigners-may-not-know Though the Swiss unemployment rate – about 3 percent currently - remains lower than elsewhere in Europe, some companies in Switzerland have announced job cuts this autumn. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260901/listed-the-companies-cutting-jobs-in-switzerland-this-autumn Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:18:34 +0200 listed-the-companies-cutting-jobs-in-switzerland-this-autumn Most people don’t encounter any major problems in the way they are treated in Switzerland. But if that is not your case, you have a right to seek recourse. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240205/jobs-to-renting-who-do-you-lodge-official-complaints-with-in-switzerland Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:33:04 +0100 jobs-to-renting-who-do-you-lodge-official-complaints-with-in-switzerland Finding a job or a place to live in Switzerland can be hard enough without the prospect of facing discrimination. We want to hear from readers about their own experiences. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260904/tell-us-have-you-experienced-discrimination-when-job-or-flat-hunting-in-switzerland Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:28:55 +0200 tell-us-have-you-experienced-discrimination-when-job-or-flat-hunting-in-switzerland Switzerland has several different types of work permits. Which one you are eligible to obtain depends on various factors. https://www.thelocal.ch/20231108/who-determines-what-kind-of-swiss-work-permit-you-receive Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:59:56 +0100 who-determines-what-kind-of-swiss-work-permit-you-receive Several of Switzerland's cities sit on perfectly swimmable rivers. In fact, some of these rivers provide not only fun swimming opportunities, but also a rather different way to get to work as journalist Amy Brooke can testify. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240808/what-you-need-to-know-about-swimming-to-work-in-switzerlands-big-cities Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:32:25 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-swimming-to-work-in-switzerlands-big-cities Employees in Switzerland have higher net salaries than their counterparts elsewhere in Europe. But why exactly do they earn more? https://www.thelocal.ch/20231103/why-are-swiss-wages-so-high Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:58:18 +0100 why-are-swiss-wages-so-high If you are a new arrival, or planning to move here for work, you may not be familiar with the Swiss labour law’s provisions in regards to paid holidays. This is what you should know. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210827/everything-you-need-to-know-about-annual-leave-in-switzerland Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:18:05 +0200 everything-you-need-to-know-about-annual-leave-in-switzerland Some jobseekers in Switzerland have complained about being asked, during a recruitment process, to provide an extract from a debt enforcement office proving no defaulted payments. But is this practice legal? https://www.thelocal.ch/20260415/can-a-swiss-employer-require-job-candidates-to-be-debt-free Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:11:09 +0200 can-a-swiss-employer-require-job-candidates-to-be-debt-free The number of employer-employee disputes at Swiss companies has risen significantly, new data reveals. What can you do if this unfortunate situation happens to you? https://www.thelocal.ch/20260715/explained-how-to-resolve-conflicts-with-your-swiss-employer Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:06:31 +0200 explained-how-to-resolve-conflicts-with-your-swiss-employer Working while temperatures exceed 30C is not only unpleasant, but can also be dangerous to health and safety. What are Swiss employers’ responsibilities in such cases? https://www.thelocal.ch/20230821/what-swiss-employees-need-to-know-about-working-in-a-heatwave Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:08:58 +0200 what-swiss-employees-need-to-know-about-working-in-a-heatwave If your move is taking place during the week, you may wonder if your Swiss employer will give you time off from work. Here’s what you should know. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250915/can-i-get-time-off-work-for-moving-house-in-switzerland Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:26:04 +0200 can-i-get-time-off-work-for-moving-house-in-switzerland