Background & Purpose
During the general motion period in autumn 2024, the opposition submitted numerous proposals regarding regulations on temporary employment, working hours, and dismissals. The parliamentary committee recommended rejecting these to maintain the established division of responsibility where labor market parties handle these rules.
The Decision
The Swedish parliament voted on May 26, 2025, to reject all of the opposition's proposals regarding labor law and working hours, meaning no changes will be made to current regulations.
Does this affect you?
- Employees on the Swedish labor market: No legislative changes are made to their current rights regarding working hours or temporary contracts through these proposals.
- Labor market organizations: Trade unions and employer associations retain their independent responsibility for regulating employment terms through collective agreements.
In Practice
- Current rules regarding temporary employment contracts and working hours remain completely unchanged.
- Labor unions and employer organizations retain their primary responsibility for negotiating employment conditions.
- Existing regulations concerning order of priority during layoffs stay in effect without modification.