Content from the Ministry of Employment
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Government task force for Jewish life and against antisemitism takes shape
This year’s theme for the task force for Jewish life in Sweden is safety and security. The task force was presented on 26 January and its work will continue throughout the electoral period. The three civil society organisations invited to participate in the task force have now agreed to take part, and the first meeting will be held June.
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Occupational safety and health stocktaking summit
The European Commission and the Swedish Presidency will jointly review the progress of the Commission’s Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021–2027 at the Occupational safety and health summit in Stockholm on 15–16 May. The themes include mental health at work, the ‘vision zero’ approach to work-related deaths, and the impact of climate change on occupational safety and health (OSH).
Published · Press release from Paulina Brandberg , Ministry of Employment
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Skills supply and demographic challenges on agenda for informal EU meeting
On 3–4 May, the EU social affairs and labour market ministers will gather in Stockholm for an informal meeting hosted by Minister for Employment and Integration Johan Pehrson and Minister for Older People and Social Security Anna Tenje. Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life Paulina Brandberg will also take part.
Published · Press release from Anna Tenje , Johan Pehrson , Paulina Brandberg , Ministry of Employment , Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
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Conference on Institutional Protection of Fundamental Rights in Times of Crises
On 20–21 April, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) will hold a conference in Lund, focusing on institutional protection of human rights in times of crisis.
Published · Press release from Paulina Brandberg , Ministry of Employment
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Flexibility, adaptability and security in the labour market
The transition package to improve long-term flexibility, adaptability and security in the labour market is based on a proposal from the trade unions and employers within the private sector. All workers gain better opportunities for transition and skills development throughout their working life, and Sweden’s competitiveness is strengthened. This involves a reformed labour law, a new student finance scheme and new basic transition and skills support.
Published · Updated · Information material from Ministry of Education and Research , Ministry of Employment
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Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU and European Commission to co-host high level conference on LGBTIQ people’s equal rights
On 12 April, participants from throughout the EU will gather to jointly identify and share experiences from their work promoting LGBTIQ people’s rights and opportunities. It will also serve as a springboard for continued work on the EU strategy for LGBTIQ people’s equal rights.
Published · Press release from Paulina Brandberg , Ministry of Employment
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National Statement delivered by Minister for Gender Equality and Deputy Minister of Employment Paulina Brandberg at the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
National Statement delivered by H.E. Ms. Paulina Brandberg, Minister for Gender Equality and Deputy Minister of Employment of Sweden at the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, New York, 8 March 2023. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Paulina Brandberg , Ministry of Employment
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Paulina Brandberg takes part in UN meeting on gender equality
On 6–9 March, Sweden’s Minister for Gender Equality and Deputy Minister for Employment, Paulina Brandberg, will participate in the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) in New York. Ms Brandberg will deliver two keynote speeches – on behalf of Sweden and of the EU.
Published · Press release from Paulina Brandberg , Ministry of Employment
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Action programme to combat antisemitism
The action programmes intend to complement the National plan to combat racism, similar forms of hostility and hate crime, and include both measures aimed at bringing to light and combating each form of racism, and measures aimed at combating racism at large.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Employment
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Action programme to combat racism against Sami
The action programmes intend to complement the National plan to combat racism, similar forms of hostility and hate crime, and include both measures aimed at bringing to light and combating each form of racism, and measures aimed at combating racism at large.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Employment
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Action programme to combat Islamophobia
The action programmes intend to complement the National plan to combat racism, similar forms of hostility and hate crime, and include both measures aimed at bringing to light and combating each form of racism, and measures aimed at combating racism at large.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Employment
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Action programme to combat antigypsyism
The action programmes intend to complement the National plan to combat racism, similar forms of hostility and hate crime, and include both measures aimed at bringing to light and combating each form of racism, and measures aimed at combating racism at large.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Employment
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Action programme to combat Afrophobia
The action programmes intend to complement the National plan to combat racism, similar forms of hostility and hate crime, and include both measures aimed at bringing to light and combating each form of racism, and measures aimed at combating racism at large.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Employment
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Focus on economic empowerment and men’s violence against women
There is a need to further explore the connections between economic empowerment and preventing men’s violence against women, including economic violence. The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union will therefore arrange a conference on this theme on 1–2 February. Sweden’s Minister for Gender Equality and Deputy Minister for Employment Paulina Brandberg will open the conference. In addition, European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli and Carlien Scheele, European Institute for Gender Equality Director will participate.
Published · Article from Paulina Brandberg , Ministry of Employment
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Key acts and ordinances entering into force in 2022/2023
This compilation contains a selection of the acts and ordinances – both new and amended – that enter into force in the second half of 2022 or in early 2023.
Published · Information material from Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Ministry of Climate and Enterprise , Ministry of Culture , Ministry of Defence , Ministry of Education and Research , Ministry of Employment , Ministry of Finance , Ministry of Health and Social Affairs , Ministry of Justice , Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure , Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden’s work to combat men’s violence against women
This material provides an overview of Sweden’s work to combat men’s violence against women. Stopping men’s violence against women is a priority issue for the Swedish Government. In 2016, a ten-year national strategy to prevent and counter men’s violence against women was adopted. The strategy applies to the period 2017–2026 and particularly emphasises preventive measures.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Employment
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New action plan to combat men’s violence against women to be prepared
The Government will soon begin work on a new action plan to counter and combat men’s violence against women. The action plan will contain concrete measures to ensure that effective steps to combat men's violence against women are taken.
Published · Press release from Paulina Brandberg , Ministry of Employment
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Employment Protection Act (Lag om anställningsskydd)
Non-official translation. Amendments: up to and including SFS 2022:836.
Published · Updated · Article from Ministry of Employment
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Employment (Co-Determination in the Workplace) Act (Lag om medbestämmande i arbetslivet)
Non-official translation. Amendments: up to and including SFS 2021:1114.
Published · Updated · Article from Ministry of Employment
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Swedish statutes in translation - labour legislation
The Ministry of Employment provides non-official translations of some labour legislation. (Texts on this page are currently being updated and some links may not work).
Published · Updated · Article from Ministry of Employment