According to SECO's surveys, there were 98’452 unemployed people registered with the regional employment centres (RAV) at the end of February, which is 2’324 fewer than in the previous month. The unemployment rate fell from 2.2% in January 2023 to 2.1% in the reporting month. Compared with the same month the previous year, the number of unemployed people declined by 19’518 (-16,5%).

The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) has confirmed the list of occupation types for 2023. The number of occupations that have to be registered in 2023 will be much lower compared to the previous year. With the Check-Up 2023, employers can check quickly and easily if their job has to be registered.

In February 2023 the Swiss Labour Market Barometer reached a level of 101.4 percentage points, registering its fourth consecutive improvement.

On 15 February the Federal Council approved the proposed amendment to the Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). It provides for the introduction of a new provision in the UIA under which workplace trainers who receive short-time working compensation are allowed to continue to train and supervise apprentices in the workplace.