Politics Employees in the hospitality industry receive higher minimum wages
From February 1, minimum wages in the hospitality industry will be increased by the average annual inflation rate of 1.1 percent. The arbitration court determined this increase on Wednesday after the social partners were unable to agree on common minimum wages.
15.01.2025, 10:27
SDA
For administrative reasons, the increase will not be retroactive, according to the supervisory body for the national collective labor agreement for the hospitality industry. For seasonal contracts, the minimum wage increases will come into force at the start of the summer season.
Employees without an apprenticeship will now receive CHF 3706 per month, compared to CHF 3666 previously. For employees with a federal certificate of proficiency, the minimum wage will rise from CHF 4470 to CHF 4519. A professional examination guarantees a minimum wage increase from 5225 to 5282 francs.
The social partners negotiate an annual adjustment of the minimum wage. On the employee side, these are Hotel & Gastro Union, Syna and Unia. On the employers' side, they are Gastrosuisse, Hotelleriesuisse and the Swiss Catering Association SCA.
