Extended parental leave may be coming - finally

Young parents in Geneva could soon benefit from 24 weeks of parental leave, which will be a first in Switzerland.

According to RTS, the project had been on hold after Bern ruled the funding plan incompatible with federal law - despite voters giving the go ahead in 2023.

The deadlock was resolved through a change to the loss of earnings compensation system. 

The plan includes 16 weeks for mothers and 8 weeks for fathers. 

Supporters now hope the new leave scheme can come into force in January 2027.
 

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