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Logib certified "EPIC Good Practice" for the third time
Logib pay system has been certified as "EPIC Good Practice" by the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), which brings together the ILO, UN Women and the OECD. This feature of Logib allows companies and organizations to create a simple, function-based, and gender-neutral pay system.
Extension of the order of priority for financial aid to promote equality in the workplace
The Confederation supports projects that aim to promote true gender equality in the workplace and awards financial aid of around 4.5 million francs annually for this purpose. The Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) has extended the order of priorities for the allocation of these funds until 31 December 2025.
New feature in Logib pay system
The Confederation has been providing companies and organizations with the Logib pay system web application since November 2023. This tool enables them to develop a straightforward pay system based on gender-neutral criteria, thus reducing the risk of pay discrimination. A new feature has now been introduced to make the application even more user-friendly.
Minimum standards for education and training
The minimum standards for the education and training of various professional groups regarding gender-specific, sexualised and domestic violence show the thematic contents and competences that should be taught for the respective professional group as basic knowledge during training or as specific specialist knowledge in education or training.
Gender equality in Federal studies and statistics
The FOGE provides a tool and guiding questions to support administrative units in reviewing the relevance of including gender in their studies and statistics.
Parental partner violence: better protection for affected children
A new study commissioned by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) and the Swiss Conference against Domestic Violence sheds light on the situation of children affected by violence in parental relationships. Specific recommendations show how existing gaps in support services can be closed and how the protection of affected children in Switzerland can be improved.
Conference on Gender Equality 2030
The 2030 Gender Equality Strategy was approved by the Federal Council in 2021 and focuses on the promotion of equality in professional life, promotion of reconciliation of work and family life, prevention of gender-based violence and fighting discrimination
National conference on sexualised violence
The national conference on sexualised violence will take place in Bern on 14 November 2023.
Logib pay system
As of now, the Confederation is making Logib pay system available, a new web application for companies and organisations. With Logib pay system, they can develop a simple system for managing functions and salaries based on gender-neutral criteria. This reduces the risk of pay discrimination.
