After critical feedback during the consultation, the Swiss government has decided to revise one of the proposed measures in the package designed to safeguard wage protection as part of the Bilateral III negotiations between Switzerland and the European Union (EU). + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The measure under review is number 14; the other 13 had already been approved. The request, put forward by the trade unions, had faced strong criticism from employers. It relates to the dismissal procedure for staff representatives in companies with at least 50 employees. The proposal would require employers to hold a meeting with the staff representative concerned to explore possible solutions, such as offering a similar role. After further talks led by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), a compromise was reached: a dismissal would no longer be considered null and void if it occurs before the interview takes place, but it would be deemed an ...
