Labor law in
Sweden.

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CONTRACT LANGUAGES Swedish / English

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Notice period laws in Sweden

Mandatory minimum notice periods in Sweden depend on the employee’s length of service for both employers and employees:

0 to 2 years of employment → min. 1 month
2 to 4 years employment → min. 2 months
4 to 6 years employment → min. 3 months
6 to 8 years employment → min. 4 months
8 to 10 years employment → min. 5 months
Above 10 years employment → min. 6 months
OR: Immediate termination = Payment in-lieu of notice

Severance laws in Sweden

Severance pay is not mandatory in Sweden. However, it is likely to be negotiated in a collective bargaining agreement. We recommend always paying severance, regardless of the circumstances of termination.

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FAQs

What are the most relevant legal documents related to employment law in Sweden?

Swedish statues related to labor law can be found translated to English here.

Can I terminate an employee during their probationary period in Sweden? How much notice do I need to give?

Probation periods in Sweden require a 14 calendar day notice period; however, this is only relevant for open-ended contracts, which we do not recommend engaging employees in for a first-hire.

For fixed-term contracts, there is no probation period. In cases where termination is appropriate, there is a minimum 1 month notice period required, or payment in lieu of notice.

Can the employee terminate employment during their probationary period in Sweden? How much notice do they need to give?

Employees are beholden to the same terms. In rare cases where the employee has an open-ended contract (and thus a probation period), they must give 14 calendar days’ notice period when resigning.

After probation or during the fixed-term contract, for the first 2 years of employment, a 1 month notice is required when resigning.

After the probationary period, what is the process to terminate employment in Sweden?

After the probationary period, the process to terminate employment follows:

The employer must provide a written notice stating the reason for termination; the reason must be a valid reason
The employer must at the same time provide a certificate of employment to prove to later employers that the employee worked this role
The employer must provide payment, if applicable (ex. Untaken accrued leave, severance, or a termination bonus)

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