The information provided in this chapter concerns only those persons who are subject to Swiss labour law, such as employees recruited locally by the permanent missions, unless the law of another country, as stipulated in a written employment contract, is applicable (law of the sending state).

It should be borne in mind that transferable career personnel of foreign States seconded to a permanent mission in Geneva are subject to the labour law of the State that employs them. Swiss labour law are not applicable in this case and Swiss industrial tribunals do not have jurisdiction. The same is true for members of personnel of international organisations who are subject to the internal rules and regulations of the organisation employing them.

Employment conditions and work relations relevant in the case of private servants of members of a permanent mission or international organisation are defined in the Directive by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of 1st May 2006 available on this Website.