Switzerland: duration of short-time work benefits to be extended from 1 November

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On 8 October 2025, the Swiss cabinet approved a temporary extension of the maximum duration of short-time work benefits for companies, increasing it from 18 to 24 months starting 1 November 2025 until 31 July 2026.

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