Switzerland: a new agreement for Lidl focuses on longer paternity and maternity leave periods

On 08 November, Lidl Suisse, together with the trade unions Syna and the Swiss Society of Commerce Employees (Société suisse des employés de commerce), signed a new collective convention for the period 2020-2024. In it are several departures, including new rights for parents as well as for apprentices and interns. Lidl Suisse employs more than 3,500 staff. Planet Labor had an opportunity to meet and discuss with the secretary general of Syna, Marco Geu.

Through . Published on 14 November 2019 à 13h10 - Update on 14 November 2019 à 16h50

Paternity and maternity leave conditions that are more generous than the legislation. After more than twenty years of fruitless attempts, 10 days of paternity leave paid at 80% is finally in the process of being adopted by Switzerland’s parliament (c.f. article No. 11348).…

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