SECO’s 6th monitoring report on implementation of the job registration requirement shows that once again in 2024, significantly fewer occupation types had to be registered than in the previous year. This is due to the continued fall in unemployment in 2023, which led to fewer occupations being subject to the registration requirement in 2024.

The number of unemployed people fell month-on-month in June by 1,067 (-0.8%) to 126,877. Compared with the same month last year, unemployment has increased by 22,359 (+21.4%). The unemployment rate remained stuck at 2.7% in June.

Find out everything you need to know about TC’s key activities and projects from 2024 in the new report, featuring an interview with the SECO State Secretary and TC Head of Division, an update on ASALfutur, and a report on collaboration between TC and the implementing bodies. Meanwhile, in the figures section you’ll find the key indicators on unemployment insurance.

In light of the difficult economic environment, on 14 May the Federal Council again decided to extend the maximum eligibility period for short-time working compensation, from 12 to 18 months. This will give businesses greater planning certainty. The amended Ordinance will enter into force on 1 August 2025 and will apply until 31 July 2026.

In the wake of an economic slowdown, unemployment rose slightly in the course of 2024. This resulted in a revenue surplus of CHF 1.40 billion for the unemployment insurance.