In brief

• Spirit of cooperation beneficial for employees and employers alike
• Basic 40-hour working week and five weeks’ vacation
• Employer pays social security contributions for employees

Being an employee in Sweden

Sweden has a modern working environment with an engrained culture of equal opportunity and employee protection. Living and working in Sweden means being part of an open society in a truly dynamic and international environment. Quality of life is an important feature and is found in areas ranging from education, healthcare and housing to culture, the environment and opportunities for personal fulfillment.