Sweden
Fixed-term contracts are permitted in Sweden but may not exceed 2 years. They may be used for general fixed-term projects, seasonal work, temporary positions, or those over the age of 67.
Probationary periods are permitted but not required in Sweden. When used, they may not exceed 6 months. During the probationary period the employment relationship can be terminated with two weeks' notice. If the contract is not terminated within that period, the employment will become permanent.
Workers recognize 13 paid public holidays. 2024:New Years Day - January 1 Epiphany - January 6 Good Friday - March 29Easter Sunday - March 31Easter Monday - April 1 May Day - May 1 Ascension Day - May 9National Day - June 6Midsummer Day - June 22 All Saints' Day - November 2Christmas Day - December 25Boxing Day - December 26
Workers accrue 25 paid vacation days per year. Accrued but unused leave must be paid out at the time of termination. Vacation pay is equal to .43% of the monthly salary when a worker goes on leave.
Workers are not entitled to pay on the first day of injury or illness. For the following 14 days, employers must pay 80% of their salary. After that, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency provides sick benefits. In some cases, a portion of the sick pay issued to the Worker may be recovered.
A regular workweek is 40 hours per week. Workers are entitled to a statutory 30 minute break after 5 hours of work.
Overtime cannot exceed 50 hours per month. The premium rate for overtime work is 150% of the Worker’s hourly rate for each hour worked over 40 in a work week. Hours worked after 8:00 pm or on weekends is compensated at a rate equal to the Worker’s monthly rate divided by 72 for each additional hour worked.
There are no mandatory bonuses in Sweden.
In general, a Worker can only be terminated with just cause. Terminations that do not meet the standards of the Swedish Employment Protection Act may be considered invalid. Valid reasons include but are not limited to criminal activity, neglect of work duties, disloyalty, or regular absenteeism. Terminations require at least 1 month of notice.
Workers are required to give 1 month of notice when they resign.
Mileage Allowance: Employees can claim 18.50 SEK for every 10km for us of their own vehicles for business mileage
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