🇸🇪 Sweden
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Sweden — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
—
Annual Leave
25 days
Sick Leave
—
Notice Period
1 day
Probation Period
6 days
Maternity Leave
480 weeks
Paternity Leave
10 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.5x standard rate
Max Working Hours
40 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
40hrs/week
Maximum Hours
48hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.5x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
40hrs/week
40 hour standard 48 hour max opt-out available
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
30days
Max Probation
6months
Severance
Not required
Garden Leave
Permitted
Notice Period Formula
1 month under 2 years; scales to 6 months for 10+ years per Employment Protection Act (LAS)
Severance Calculation
No statutory severance; amounts set by collective agreement or individual negotiation
Redundancy Rules
Last-in first-out principle (turordning) applies to redundancy selection. Rehiring obligation for 9 months after dismissal.
Important Notes
2022 LAS reform allowed more flexibility for objective grounds dismissal and reduced rehiring obligations for smaller employers.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Sweden-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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