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Information for Expectant Parents

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Paid maternity leave of 16 weeks is granted following the birth of a child. After consultation, half of this leave can be taken as a self-determined reduction of the level of employment. If the the other parent also works in the ETH Domain, this leave can be divided between the parents, as they choose.

If children up to the age of 6 years, and children with disabilities, are fostered with the intent to adopt, paid leave of two months is granted.

Fathers may take ten days' paid paternity leave after the birth of their child. Partners of the person giving birth are also entitled to paternity leave since the adoption of "Marriage for All" as of July 1, 2022.

Child and education allowances

PSI pays generous child and education allowances. Per year, these are:

  • CHF 4497.- for the 1. child
  • CHF 2904.- for every subsequent child, up to the age of 16
  • CHF 3282.- for every subsequent child, from the age of 17 and still receiving an education

If employment is part-time and below 50 %, the level of the allowance conforms to that set down in the Swiss Law on Family Allowances.

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Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Natalie Lerch-Pieper
E-Mail: natalie.lerch-pieper@psi.ch
Phone: +41 56 310 39 15
a.i. Head of Diversity & Inclusion

Melina Spycher
E-Mail: melina.spycher@psi.ch
Phone: +41 56 310 50 51

Employee Diversity & Inclusion

Johanna Alves
E-Mail: johanna.alves@psi.ch
Phone: +41 56 310 35 86

Intern Diversity & Inclusion

Nadia Fernandes Patricio
E-Mail: nadia.fernandes-patricio@psi.ch
Phone: +41 56 310 39 15


Committee for Equal Opportunities

E-Mail: chancengleichheit@psi.ch
(Please note: E-Mails to this address reach all the committee members.)

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