August 22, 2025|
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|3 months agoSunday Work Detrimental to Well-being, Swiss Study Finds
University of Bern research reveals negative impacts of Sunday work on physical and mental health, particularly affecting women, as 'Alliance for Sunday' opposes labor law relaxation.
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- Sunday work is generally prohibited in Switzerland and requires special authorization
- Women are more likely to work Sundays than men (17.3% vs 14%)
- Women are 1.5 times more affected by precarious working conditions
By The Numbers
17.3%
Women working on Sundays
14%
Men working on Sundays
12
Proposed unlicensed Sunday openings per year in Zurich
They Said
"Sunday work is detrimental to physical, mental, and social well-being, especially when flexible working hours are limited"