The Federal Council has approved the partial revision of the Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). This will establish legal clarity and bring greater efficiency and transparency to the compensation system for ALK administrative costs. It also includes extending participation in workplace training and the basic principles of data exchange.

According to SECO's surveys, there were 93’563 unemployed people registered with the regional employment centres (RAV) at the end of October, which is 2’737 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 2.0% in the reporting month. Compared to the same month last year unemployment increased by 3,927 people (+4.4%).

In order to meet the evolving needs of jobseekers and employers, the Supervisory Commission for the Unemployment Insurance Compensation Fund adopted the 2030 Public Employment Services Strategy in the summer, a concise and stimulating paper setting out three areas of action.

The outlook for the Swiss labour market deteriorated in October compared with previous months. At 98.2 percentage points, the (seasonally adjusted) short-term labour market outlook is at its lowest level since the barometer was launched in May 2021.

The Data Protection Act, which came into force on 1 September 2023, has been modernised and adapted to current needs. The page on 'Information on the processing of personal data in the UI’s information systems' has been updated accordingly.