Swiss Employment & Salary Guide

What is the average Swiss salary? How to get a G Permit? Everything about employment contracts, unemployment, and resignation in Switzerland.

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Working in two Swiss cantons: which tax rules apply? | ibani

Working in two Swiss cantons: which tax rules apply? | ibani

Working in two Swiss cantons in 2026: withholding tax, the global-rate rule and salary centralisation for cross-border and B permit workers.

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Updated on: 24 September 2026

Getting fired in Switzerland, what are your rights? | ibani

Getting fired in Switzerland, what are your rights? | ibani

You are a cross-border worker in Switzerland and your employer just fired you? Know your rights and the procedure to follow.

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Updated on: 20 September 2026

Resigning in Switzerland: the notice rule that costs a month

Resigning in Switzerland: the notice rule that costs a month

Notice expires at the end of a month: one day late moves your departure by a whole month. Periods by seniority, benefits by country, second pillar and G permit.

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Updated on: 19 September 2026

Becoming a Freelancer in Switzerland in 2026: Full Guide | ibani

Becoming a Freelancer in Switzerland in 2026: Full Guide | ibani

OASI status, sole proprietorship or GmbH, the two CHF 100,000 thresholds, 8.1% VAT: how to start freelancing in Switzerland or invoice from abroad.

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Updated on: 13 August 2026

13th month salary Switzerland 2026: rules and tax | ibani

13th month salary Switzerland 2026: rules and tax | ibani

No federal law requires a 13th month salary, yet 75.9% of employees receive one. Legal qualification, pro rata on departure, withholding tax and 2026 pitfalls.

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Updated on: 12 August 2026

Swiss Payslip 2026: OASI, DI and LEC Contributions | ibani

Swiss Payslip 2026: OASI, DI and LEC Contributions | ibani

OASI, DI, LEC, unemployment, LOB, accident cover: what each line deducts from your gross Swiss salary in 2026, with official rates and a full net calculation.

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Updated on: 10 August 2026

Swiss Workplace Etiquette: The 2026 Business Culture Guide

Swiss Workplace Etiquette: The 2026 Business Culture Guide

Punctuality, formal address, meetings, apéro, emails: the unwritten rules of Swiss business culture in 2026, from the Röstigraben to Swiss employment law.

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Updated on: 7 August 2026

The Ultimate Guide for the New Swiss Cross-Border Worker (2026)

The Ultimate Guide for the New Swiss Cross-Border Worker (2026)

2026 guide for the new Swiss cross-border worker: G permit, telework caps (40% FR/DE, 25% IT), right of option, cantonal tax, allowances, FX.

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Updated on: 29 July 2026

Average Salary Switzerland 2026: Jobs, Cantons & Minimum Wage

Average Salary Switzerland 2026: Jobs, Cantons & Minimum Wage

Swiss salary guide 2026: Average income by job, Geneva minimum wage (24.59 CHF/h), and net salary calculator for cross-border workers.

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Updated on: 17 July 2026

Cross-Border Overtime Switzerland: LTr Guide 2026 | ibani

Cross-Border Overtime Switzerland: LTr Guide 2026 | ibani

Overtime vs excess work: Labour Act caps (45h/50h), the 25% surcharge, the 40% telework limit and CHF pay. The complete 2026 cross-border worker guide.

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Updated on: 8 July 2026

Job Opportunities in Switzerland 2026: Sectors, Jobs and Salaries

Job Opportunities in Switzerland 2026: Sectors, Jobs and Salaries

Swiss Job Market Barometer 2026: Discover the sectors facing talent shortages, the Top 10 most in-demand jobs, and their average salaries.

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Updated on: 17 March 2026

Writing your CV and Applying for a Job in Switzerland (2026)

Writing your CV and Applying for a Job in Switzerland (2026)

Discover the exact methodology to land a job in Switzerland in 2026. Complete guide on the Swiss CV format, application dossier, and essential job boards.

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Updated on: 17 March 2026

Maternity & Paternity Leave CH Cross-Border | ibani

Maternity & Paternity Leave CH Cross-Border | ibani

Everything you need to know about maternity (14 weeks) and paternity (2 weeks) leave in Switzerland for cross-border workers. Conditions, allowances, and procedures.

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Updated on: 26 February 2026

Swiss G Permit: The Complete Guide for Cross-Border Workers 2026

Swiss G Permit: The Complete Guide for Cross-Border Workers 2026

Discover the 2026 updates for obtaining a Swiss G Permit. Easy-Gov procedures, 40 percent telework rule, validity, and official administration links.

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Updated on: 20 February 2026

Swiss Cross-Border Telework 2026: The Comparative Guide

Swiss Cross-Border Telework 2026: The Comparative Guide

Managing cross-border teams in Switzerland: Compliance guide for France (40%), Germany, and Italy. Social security limits, A1 certificate, and tax risks explained.

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Updated on: 13 February 2026

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