Switzerland's gender pay gap has narrowed slightly, but the unexplained portion still amounts to around CHF 640.- per month for women
The Federal Statistical Office puts the overall gap at 15.7% in 2024, down from 16.2% in 2022.
Training, seniority and role in the hierarchy account for part of the difference.
The rest reflects how women and men differ in their access to the labour market, and the gap widens the higher up the management ladder it is measured.
Annecy street food outlet closed
French authorities have shut an Annecy street food outlet for 90 days after finding it employing five foreign workers without permits
Rock star landmark anniversary this week
Freddie Mercury would have turned 80 this Friday, and his statue still watches over Lake Geneva from Montreux
Extreme summer puts trees under strain
Leaves across Switzerland turned brown in mid-July, well before autumn — a sign of severe climate stress, not a natural cycle
Jura rejects more rules for taxis
Jura's parliament has voted down a motion demanding tighter rules for ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Bolt
New feature for Twint users
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SBB criticised for passenger advice
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