Littering, labour and aviation: the news of 1 August (cross-border guide)

Context

In a nutshell

• The fine for littering will be 80 francs. - The extension of the reduced work will expire in January 2027. - The thirteenth AVS will not exceed 85% of the last salary.

Littering, a serious problem for Ticino

The problem of littering is a very important issue in the Canton of Ticino. For this reason, the supervisory authority has decided to increase the fine for those who do not comply with public hygiene rules. As of August 1, anyone who throws waste in public can be fined up to 80 francs. This is not a small sum, considering that the same fine has also been applied to those who do not comply with occupational safety regulations.

Reduced work, an extension needed

The economic crisis has also left its mark on Ticino. Many workers have had their wages reduced due to the crisis. For this reason, the Canton Government has decided to extend the reduced working time. The extension will expire in January 2027, allowing workers to continue to benefit from a lower income. It is important to note that the extension is not automatic, and workers will need to request the extension explicitly.

Thirteenth AVS, an increasingly limited benefit

The thirteenth AVS is a much-loved benefit for Ticino workers. However, due to the economic crisis, the Canton Government decided to reduce its amount. As of August 1, the thirteenth AVS will not exceed 85% of the last salary. A

Operational details

The fine for littering will be 80 francs. This means that the police will be able to sanction on the spot those who are pinched to throw garbage out of the appropriate bins. The extension of the reduced work will expire in January 2027, giving stability to employment in an economic context full of uncertainties.

Littering: the new legislation

The law on littering was approved by the State Council on 15 June 2023 and will come into force on 1 August 2023. The fine of 80 francs will be applied to all those who are found throwing garbage out of the appropriate baskets. This measure has been taken to reduce the amount of waste that is thrown on the street and to promote greater awareness among citizens of the importance of proper waste management.

Work: the extension of reduced work

The extension of the reduced work was decided by the State Council on 10 March 2023 and will expire in January 2027. This measure was taken to reduce the economic impact of the textile crisis and to protect employment in a particularly difficult economic environment. The reduced work was applied to all economic sectors in the canton and resulted in a reduction in working hours by a third.

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Key points

The Federal Council has issued a number of important rules that will apply from 1 August. These news concern both the thirteenth AVS annuity and flights to and from Tel Aviv.

To prevent the thirteenth AVS annuity from exceeding 85% of the last salary, the Federal Council has corrected the rules for pension fund calculations. In practice, pension funds will have to adopt a stricter calculation formula to determine the thirteenth annuity. This means that workers who have a higher salary will be able to receive a thirteenth lower income.

A concrete example can help to better understand this mechanism. Let's imagine a worker who has a salary of 6,000 francs per month. If the thirteenth annuity is calculated at 100% of the salary, the worker would receive a thirteenth annuity of CHF 600. However, if the thirteenth annuity is calculated at 70% of the salary, the worker would receive a thirteenth annuity of CHF 420.

Swiss resumes flights to and from Tel Aviv on a reduced schedule. This means that passengers will be able to fly to and from Tel Aviv with a limited number of departures and arrivals. This reduced schedule will be applied until further notice.

The reduced flight schedule to and from Tel Aviv was announced by Swiss at the Locarno International Film Festival in July. The festival is one of the most important events in the Ticino cultural calendar and

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Source: rsi.ch