Simplify Workforce Compliance Under Swiss Labour Laws
Complying with Swiss Employment Laws—Without the Complexity
Some of the world’s most organized and employee-focused labor laws are found in Switzerland. Compliance is crucial; it’s required for everything from mandatory consultation rights to regulations pertaining to maternity leave, overtime, equal pay, and notice periods.
To eliminate uncertainty in Swiss compliance, we developed NextGen Workforce. Our platform streamlines workforce operations while maintaining compliance with both federal and cantonal regulations, whether you’re overseeing a financial office in Zug or a hospitality team in Bern.
Track Time Accurately—Across Roles, Shifts & Worksites
Swiss regulations stipulate that all employees should be subject to diligent timekeeping, especially when it comes to the administration of maximum daily and weekly working time, breaks during the working time, and the calculation of overtime.
With NextGen, you can:
- Allow employees to take their own time by utilizing mobile, web, biometric clocks, or shared kiosks to clock in/out
- Set schedules and working hours by role or type of worker
- Automatically track overtime (against the maximums defined by Swiss regulation)
- Comply with rest periods, night shift regulations, and on-call duties
- Export verified records of time for reporting or audits
You can finally say goodbye to the spreadsheet. Every shift, break, and punch is recorded, in real time and audit ready.


Smart Scheduling That Respects Swiss Regulations
Swiss legislation requires strict scheduling requirements, from daily and weekly hour limits to requited breaks. NextGen‘s drag-and-drop scheduler and rule-based engine will make sure your scheduling abides by all requirements
- Define working hours and maximums per employee
- Set minimum rest periods and weekly days off
- Create and manage part-time, full-time, and flexible schedules
- Flag violations before publishing a schedule
- Automatically sync shifts to payroll and HR records
Maternity, Paternity & Family Leave—Handled Automatically

Swiss employment law requires:
- 14 weeks paid maternity leave (minimum)
- 2 weeks paid paternity leave (within 6 months)
- Additional time off for adoption and caregiving
With NextGen, these are built into the leave policy engine:
- Employees request leave via app or web
- Configurable policies by canton, company, or role
- Leave balances auto-updated; payroll is adjusted accordingly
- Visibility for both HR and team leads

Reports & Audit Logs: Ensuring Accountability Under Swiss Labor Law
Clear Reporting, Real-Time Records, and Legal-Grade Oversight
Swiss employment laws mandate precise record-keeping of employee time records, including, for example, the “rest” requirements, and overtime worked. NextGen has reporting and audit log capabilities built in to enhance transparency and alleviate the risk of a legal dispute.

Workforce Reports That Align with Labour Law
- Access reports on attendance, overtime, shift assignments, and leave usage
- Export reports in formats compatible with DSN or inspector audits
- Track legal thresholds for working hours and rest time compliance
Benefit: Helps ensure your records are aligned with Swiss labor law and ready for inspection.

Audit Logs for Swiss Legal Recordkeeping
- Every update to timesheets is logged with user, timestamp, and action details
- View historical changes for compliance reviews or employee queries
- Supports Employment Act requirements for traceable time documentation
Benefit: Helps ensure your records are aligned with Swiss labor law and ready for inspection.
Fair Pay & Overtime-Calculated for You

Swiss law mandates:
- Overtime paid at 125% (or compensated with time-off)
- Double-checks on equal pay for men and women
- No enforced national minimum wage—but some cantons require one
NextGen helps you:
- Apply canton-specific wage rules automatically
- Track and pay overtime according to Swiss thresholds
- Run equal pay reports for internal audits
- Sync hours to payroll without re-entering data
Build trust and compliance into your pay structure.


Data Privacy & Consent — GDPR & Swiss DPA Ready

Employee data protection is strictly regulated. NextGen is built with Swiss and European standards in mind.
- All employee data is encrypted and stored securely
- Access is role-based and fully auditable
- Consent can be logged during onboarding or updates
- Compliant with Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (nFADP) and GDPR
Protect your team’s privacy while managing their time.
Remote Work, Mobile Teams & Location Visibility

As hybrid and remote work become common, Swiss employers are expected to maintain accurate records—even when staff work off-site.
NextGen includes:
- Mobile clock-ins with location tagging (GPS verified)
- Configurable geo-fencing for location-restricted roles
- Remote punch tracking with real-time sync
- On-site/off-site visibility for managers


HR & Payroll Integration for Swiss Systems

Whether you use SwissSalary, Abacus, or global systems like BambooHR, NextGen connects your time data directly to payroll and HR.
- Export hours, leave, and overtime in the right format
- Automate pay period close-outs and audits
- Align with local tax and insurance records (AHV, ALV, NBU)
- Reduce double-entry and payroll delays
End-of-month processing, simplified.
Built for Swiss Businesses of Every Kind

- Shift types (rotational, fixed, split, on-call)
- Contractual categories (intern, apprentice, part/full-time)
- Canton-based labour rules
- Union-mandated or collective agreements
Scalable for 10 or 10,000 employees—across any industry or canton.
