Professional labor law advice in Sweden: legal support for employers and employees on contracts, dismissals, disputes and compliance.
Our attorneys at Advantage Law Firm have extensive expertise in Swedish labour law, supporting employers and employees with labour contracts, negotiations, compliance, and workplace relations. We provide strategic legal advice and effective conflict resolution for business and corporate clients across Sweden.
We are a dedicated labour law firm in Sweden, providing expert legal advice exclusively within the field of Swedish labour and employment law. Our labour lawyers assist employers and employees with legally sound, practical solutions in matters involving employment relationships, workplace rights, and statutory compliance.
Labour law in Sweden governs how employment relationships are formed, managed, and terminated. It covers employment contracts, workplace relations, wages, working conditions, termination, redundancy, and employee protections under Swedish law. Accurate legal guidance is essential to prevent disputes and ensure lawful outcomes for all parties.
Labor law has a central role for you who own or operate a company.
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When an employee is dismissed due to redundancy, there is an objective reason for the dismissal.
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A dismissal, whatever the reason, must be carried out in accordance with the law.
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There are several situations that can lead to disputes with employees different laws may also regulate different situations.
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An employment contract between the employer and employee can be oral, but certain essential elements must be in writing.
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The Annual Leave Act regulates the employee’s right to holiday benefits, which consist of holiday leave, holiday pay, and holiday compensation,
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The salary claim is about your right as an employee to receive your salary on the agreed date.
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A termination of a permanent employment contract by the employer must always be based on valid grounds.
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The salary claim is about your right as an employee to receive your salary on the agreed date.
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Swedish labour law strictly regulates the rights and obligations of employers and employees. Core legislation includes the Employment Protection Act (LAS), Working Hours Act, Annual Leave Act, and binding collective bargaining agreements
Employers must follow precise legal procedures, particularly in cases involving termination, redundancy, and changes to working conditions. Non-compliance may result in disputes before the Swedish Labour Court (Arbetsdomstolen), financial liability, and mandatory corrective measures.
For employees, labour law provides strong protections related to job security, fair treatment, and working conditions. For employers, it ensures predictability and legal structure when managing the workforce.
The Discrimination Act prohibits direct/indirect discrimination and harassment on seven grounds: gender, transgender identity, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and age.
Employers must undertake active measures, including equality plans, risk assessments, and training, all of which should be conducted in collaboration with employees. Damages are awarded for violations through the courts.
Labor lawyers in Stockholm advocate for rights in other workplaces and work under the Environmental Act, promote equal pay mapping for firms with over 10 staff, and encourage inclusivity.
As an employer, you have certain legal obligations that you must follow. This includes providing employees with a written employment contract that includes information about working hours, pay, vacation, and other benefits.
Employers are also required to comply with laws and regulations regarding occupational safety, health, and environment, and to provide appropriate equipment and safety gear to protect employees from injuries and illnesses in the workplace.
Labour disputes may involve unfair dismissal, wage claims, discrimination, or breaches of employment contracts. We represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and proceedings before the Swedish Labour Court, always focused on legally sound and proportionate outcomes.
We assist employers in meeting their ongoing obligations under Swedish labour law, including compliance with employment legislation, collective agreements, and workplace regulations. Our advice helps prevent disputes and supports lawful workforce management.
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Our labour lawyers have extensive experience handling Swedish labour law matters for both employers and employees. We provide precise, reliable legal advice grounded in legislation, case law, and established labour law practice.
We focus exclusively on labour law, allowing us to deliver specialised guidance and practical solutions in an increasingly complex legal environment.
PROVEN RESULTS
Specialist labour law attorneys with deep knowledge of Swedish labour legislation
Focused expertise in employment contracts, termination, redundancy, and disputes
Practical legal advice tailored to real-world labour law challenges
Trusted representation in labour law negotiations and court proceeding
Common Questions About Our Legal Services
Sweden has very strong labor laws, protecting workers with provisions for job security, fair dismissals, and paid leave. Wages and conditions are mainly set through collective bargaining, with no legal minimum wage.
In Sweden, the general legal minimum of notice is 30 days, but it may be longer if stated in your contract or collective agreement and may be shorter during a probation period.
The Swedish job policy focuses on the protection of the worker, equality, work-life balance, and collective bargaining instead of relying on fixed national rules.
By law in Sweden, employees are entitled to at least 25 days of paid vacation every year in addition to public holidays.
In Sweden, the notice period is at least 1 month, although this can be extended up to 6 months, based on length of service and collective agreements.
According to Swedish employment law in Sweden, you are entitled to fair pay, safe working conditions, non-discrimination, paid leave, and protection against unfair dismissal, along with proper notice before termination.
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