What is the RAV?
Was ist das RAV?
Correct answer: A
- A Regionales Arbeitsvermittlungszentrum (regional employment centre)Regionales Arbeitsvermittlungszentrum
- B Rechtsstelle für Allgemeine Versicherungen (legal office for general insurance)Rechtsstelle für Allgemeine Versicherungen
- C Institut für Rechtsfragen (institute for legal questions)Institut für Rechtsfragen
- D Rentenanstalt (pension institution)Rentenanstalt
Why
RAV means Regionales Arbeitsvermittlungszentrum (regional employment centre). If you become unemployed, you register there and get help finding a job.
Common mistakes
- D: Rentenanstalt (pension institution)
- Pensions are paid by the AHV compensation office, not by the RAV.
Topic
Unemployment and accident insurance
Social insurance protects against the financial consequences of major risks in life. These include old age, invalidity, illness, accident and unemployment. Many social insurances are compulsory. The contributions are often deducted directly from wages. Theft, floods or burglary are not a matter for social insurance. There are private insurances for these.
Living in Switzerland
Insurance and health
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 153 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.