Zurich will get its minimum wage at last; EU amendment changes the rules on unemployment benefits for cross-border workers in Switzerland, plus other news in our Friday roundup.
The city of Zurich is introducing a minimum hourly wage of 23.90 Swiss francs (about 50 KM) gross as of January 1, 2027. Companies will have a transition period until December 31, 2027, to bring their salaries in line with the new rules, and the increase is expected to affect around 17,000 low-paid workers.