Switzerland

Ratified: 12 November 2014

In 2010 (in effect as of 2011), a new minimum wage was set at the national level through consultation with the social partners. In 2011, a standard contract was issued in consultation with the SIT workers’ union, including a minimum wage, wage scale, a 45-hour working week and 8-hour working day, paid annual leave, holidays, weekly rest, and a number of other labour protections.