Sweden
Country Details
Currency
Swedish Krona (SEK)
Official language
Swedish
Capital
Stockholm
Is English spoken?
No
Time Zone
GMT +1:00
Salary payment frequency
Monthly
General Overview & Economic Facts
Information
The main exports from Sweden are chemicals, machinery and transport equipment, rubber products, food, clothing and textiles
10.08% of the population is between the ages of 15 and 24 years, with 39.01% of the population being between the ages of 25 and 54. Sweden has a fairly youthful population, making it a favourable country to employ young, energetic employees
Population size
1,01,37,371
GDP
$599B
Inflation level
1.90%
Average earning + minimum wage
Average earning : SEK 481, 200
min wage : There is no statutory minimum wage
Overview of the labour law
The Swedish labour law framework is based on civil rules that govern most aspects of an employment relationship
Swedish employment law is regulated by statutes and case law, as well as by collective bargaining agreements
These collective bargaining agreements are of great significance, and they often contain regulations which deviate from statutory provisions in order for them to be applicable to the business sector to which they apply. Regulations regarding employment protection are found in the Employment Protection Act
Disputes are finally settled by the Swedish Labour Court
Employment Details
Number of Public Holidays
13
Working Hours
Maximum of 40 hours per weekMinimum of 30-minute meal interval after 5 hours of workTypical working hours start at 09h00 and end between 17h00, Monday to Friday
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Pension or 401(K)
- Mental Health Support
- Life and Disability Insurance
Overtime
Maximum of 50 hours per month
Notice Period
Employed between 0 and 2 years- 1 month notice Employed between 2 and 4 years- 2 months notice Employed between 4 and 6 years- 3 months notice Employed between 6 and 8 years- 4 months notice Employed between 8 and 10 years- 5 months notice Employed for 10 or more years- 6 months notice
Probation Period
No statutory probation period Employees can expect a probation period of 6 months
Severance Pay
No statutory severance pay
Employee Income tax
Income Tax is Pay As You Earn. Income bracket per annum
National Income Tax:
0.00 - 523,200.00 0.00%
523,201.00 or more 20.00%
Municipal Income Tax:
0 - 523,200.00 ± 32.00%
523,201.00 or more ± 32.00%
Employer Social cost
Employee Social cost
Benefit packages