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More equality, new traffic rules and money back in case of train delays: from January 1 there will be a new regulation. The summary.
Cancellations and delays are partially compensated: in 2021, public transport passengers will get their money back if they arrive at their destination more than an hour late.
Photo: Anthony Anex (Keystone)
Few people are likely to have more money available in 2021 due to new laws and regulations. But many will do it from Road traffic adjustments be affected. Important steps towards equality are the introduction of paternity leave and the gender benchmark for listed companies.
Next year, Switzerland will celebrate 50 years of women’s suffrage. With paternity leave and the gender benchmark for listed companies, two laws will come into force on January 1 that will further promote gender equality.
Parents of newborn children can now enjoy a two-week paternity leave. This is funded through the income compensation plan (EO). To do this, the EO contribution rate is increased from 0.45 to 0.5 percent.
The new law on the care of relatives also aims to improve the compatibility between work and family. As a first step, starting in January, the care leave for parents of seriously ill children will be reorganized. Among other things, these are continuous wages for short absences of working parents.
More women in boardrooms
In Switzerland, women are still rarely represented on the carpeted floors of companies. This should improve in large Swiss-based listed companies. The new guideline is 30 percent women on the board of directors and 20 percent on the executive board. If the values are not respected, they must be justified in the remuneration report and the proposed measures.
The reduction of radio and television rates for households from CHF 365 to CHF 335 over the next year is symbolic. 93 percent of companies also have to pay less. Those who receive supplemental benefits (EL) from AHV or IV are still exempt from the tax.
It is important for EL beneficiaries that the maximum amounts for reimbursement of housing costs are adjusted and increased according to the increase in rent. Since this was last the case ten years ago, previous approaches only partially covered the housing costs of many EL beneficiaries.
Compensation in public transport
There will be additional services for the Public Service of Post and Public Transport. Travelers on public transport are now entitled to compensation for delays of more than one hour at their destination. With single and route tickets, you get a quarter of the fare. If the delay is more than two hours, it is half. Subscription holders also have the right.
The distribution of newspapers by mail will be improved. In areas with no advance delivery, at least 95 percent of daily newspapers must be delivered no later than 12:30 pm starting in early January. And Swiss Post is generally obliged to deliver home to all houses that are inhabited throughout the year.
New traffic rules
On January 1, 2021, several new traffic rules will take effect, which aim to increase safety and make traffic flow more easily. In addition, new regulations apply for driving licenses.
A passing theory test, for example, is valid indefinitely. There are also emergency lanes and right turn on freeways. There are also innovations in bicycle traffic. Here you can find a detailed description of all the new traffic regulations..
More protection
Some new laws are explicitly related to the protection and safety of parts of the population. For example, the cantons want to better coordinate the fight against cyber and pediatric crime. It has reached an agreement with the police commanders for a network to support the digital investigation of crimes on the Internet (Nedik).
Members of the Federal Assembly should be able to be even better protected. If necessary, members of parliament can take protective measures for private homes. Until now, this was only possible for the private homes of Federal Counselors and exposed Federal employees.
Telecommunications service providers are now obliged to protect customers not only from unfair mass advertising, but also from unfair advertising. This includes advertising calls from a number not registered in the phone book. Providers are also required to provide information on roaming charges.
