According to SECO's surveys, there were 91’474 unemployed people registered with the RAV at the end of July, which is 1’037 fewer than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 2.0% in the reporting month. Compared with the same month the previous year, the number of unemployed people declined by 36’805 (-28,7%).

The pandemic once again shaped many of the UI’s activities in 2021: digitalisation was further promoted and employer checks were stepped up – particularly due to the huge rise in short-time working compensation. Find out more about this and other topics in the online version of the Activity Report on work.swiss (in German).

On 12 March, the Federal Council activated protection status S for people fleeing Ukraine. People with protection status S can sign on with a regional employment service (RAV). Jobseekers and employers will find more information on work.swiss.

The Swiss Labour Market Barometer fell by 0.8 percentage points to 101.6 between June and July 2022. Labour market experts therefore predict a slowing down of the labour market recovery in the next three months. However, the labour market outlook remains positive.

The execution of retroactive KAE payments for vacation and public holiday entitlement is delayed due to the necessary parliamentary readings regarding the relevant supplementary credit in the summer session. You'll find more information on the page 'Short-time working compensation' (in German, French or Italian).