Federal Constitution and Gender Equality Act
The Federal Constitution and the Gender Equality Act constitute the legal basis for gender equality in Switzerland. The principle of equal rights for women and men is enshrined in the Federal Constitution. Gender equality in the workplace is governed by the provisions of the Gender Equality Act.
Equal rights for women and men have been guaranteed by the Federal Constitution since 1981. Since 1996, the Gender Equality Act has prohibited discrimination in the workplace on grounds of gender.