Sweden offers employees a modern working environment. There is a basic 40-hour working week, and employees are entitled to five weeks paid annual leave.
The labor and employment protection framework, along with a culture of equal opportunity mean that the individual employee enjoys the benefits of cooperation and dialogue between employers and employees.
The Social Security system
The Social Security system aims to provide financial security through a stable welfare society for all. The system is administered by the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (in Swedish Försäkringskassan) and covers all Swedish residents.
It is primarily funded by statutory contributions, employers pay social security contributions for their employees.
Parental leave, child care, illness and accident insurance, disability assistance and care for the elderly are just a few of the areas that are covered by the Swedish Social Security system.
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Source: Invest Sweden