Working hours: More absences than overtime

Swiss employees worked a total of 7.7 billion hours in 2014 - an increase of 1.2 % compared with the previous year. This is reported by the Federal Statistical Office.

Of this, 2.4% was worked as overtime across all industries. However, there are large differences depending on the industry: In the banking and insurance industry, for example, 4.6% of overtime was recorded, while in public administration only 1% of overtime was worked in the same period.

The number of absences during the same period was 3.7%. Most absences were due to health reasons (75% of the total), i.e. illnesses and accidents. Around 10% each were taken up by military and civilian service and maternity leave.

To the detailed figures.