Global Forum on Migration and Development
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Date Shared: 
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 17:30
Title: 

Chèque Service - Canton of Geneva

Countries and areas: 
Switzerland
Partner(s): 
Canton de Geneve
Thematic Area: 
Labour migration and mobility
Tags: 
Migrant Domestic Workers, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants, Gender
Summary: 

In order to promote formalization and tackle irregularity and informality of domestic migrants' status and employment, the Swiss canton of Geneva has adopted a voucher system that can be used by employers to regularly hire domestic workers, particularly women migrant workers, and provide them with social security coverage, even if they are in an irregular migration situation. The domestic workers therefore have access to social security benefits (pensions, health insurance, accident cover etc.) The workers are also guaranteed at least the legal minimum wage, are properly declared and are able to find a legal employment.

GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2014-2015 - Thematic Meeting 3 - Recognizing the contributions of women migrants to economic and social development in countries of origin and destination and addressing their specific needs, particularly concerning respect for their human rights.

Link: 

For more information:

  • https://www.chequeservice.ch/

Source (retrieved on 04/13/2026 - 19:10): https://www.gfmd.org/pfp/ppd/2155