Temporary Work in DetaiI

Temporary work increases the competitiveness of both individual companies and Switzerland as a whole. It gives companies a crucial edge of flexibility in the face of strong competition, and for many people represents a springboard into the labor market.

How does staff leasing work?

In the eyes of the law, temporary workers are employed by the staff leasing company, which finds them jobs in contracting companies, concludes employment contracts with them and pays their wages.
The temporary workers are assigned to roles within the contracting company, which is responsible for inducting them, integrating them into the team and providing them with feedback. The contracting company concludes a staff leasing contract with the staff leasing company, governing how much the contracting company will pay the staff leasing company for the temporary staff provided.
If the temporary workers are no longer required by the contracting company or wish to look for a new job, the employment agency tries to match them with a new company.

Benefits for temporary workers

This flexible way of working also offers benefits for temporary workers:

• The staff leasing agency is responsible for looking for jobs on the temporary worker's behalf, and provides them with support throughout the entire process.
• Temporary workers can explore new companies, expand their portfolio and increase their chances of gaining permanent employment.
• Temporary work offers lots of flexibility paired with social security. The staffing service provider takes care of everything – from a pension fund to OASI contributions and from family allowance payments to accident insurance. The CBA on Staff Leasing ensures there are binding regulations in place.
• The "temptraining" training fund provides temporary workers with financial assistance for further training.