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The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs ([SECO](/en/?search=SECO)) published labour market statistics for May 2026 on 4 June 2026. The number of unemployed Created: 04.06.2026 10:06

On 27 May 2026, the Swiss Federal Council adopted a revision of the Federal Personnel Ordinance that implements cost-saving measures approved earlier. The Created: 27.05.2026 11:06

Federal Councillor Beat Jans invited representatives of major companies, social partners, and cantonal governments on 22 May 2026 to a second exchange on the Created: 22.05.2026 15:06

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs ([SECO](/en/?search=SECO)) reported 142,902 unemployed persons in April 2026, a decline of 3,353 persons (-2.3%) Created: 07.05.2026 10:05

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs ([SECO](/en/?search=SECO)) reported a monthly decline in unemployment of 4,821 persons (-3.2%) to 146,255 for March Created: 08.04.2026 10:05

Switzerland is significantly expanding its job notification requirement starting January 1, 2026: The proportion of affected employed persons rises from 6.5% Created: 02.12.2025 10:16

Swiss unemployment insurance is facing the largest IT system change in its history: The new payment system ASAL 2.0 will be implemented over the 2025/26 Created: 07.11.2025 20:39