In Swiss parlance, “cabaret” refers to a strip club where (mostly female) dancers perform for guests and work as entertainers or conversation partners after the show. The line between this and sex work is blurred, but legally distinct: cabaret work as such is not considered sex work.
Until 2016, Switzerland had a “cabaret dancer” status (an L permit specifically for foreign female dancers). This was abolished because it was shown to lead to the exploitation of women from third countries (particularly Eastern Europe and Latin America). Today, cabaret venues are staffed almost exclusively by individuals holding AFMP permits.