Labour Market Controls In Switzerland

Introduction

Switzerland concluded the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons with the European Union on 1 June 2002. This allows EU and Swiss citizens to freely choose their place of work and residence within the EU and Switzerland.

Initially, the prior control of compliance with customary working and wage conditions was wa- ived as a prerequisite for the granting of a permit. Gradually, the pressure on local workers and their remuneration increased, which is why the accompanying measures were introduced as monitoring measures. The Posted Workers Act (EntsG) forms the legal basis for the accom- panying measures. In addition, there are also the generally binding collective labour agree- ments and the enactment of standard employment contracts.