On November 14, 2024, Credit Suisse and UBS signed an agreement aimed at ensuring equal protections for male and female workers amid the merger of CS Italy into UBS ESE, effective January 2, 2025. Key provisions include the preservation of existing benefits, salary continuity, and the extension of health and pension protections to all employees, alongside a commitment to work-life balance and safeguarding professionalism during the transition. This agreement reflects a significant step towards balancing business needs with the protection of workers' rights.