Background & Purpose

During the general submission period in autumn 2025, members of parliament submitted numerous proposals concerning rules on the labor market.

Proposals & Debate

The proposals covered topics such as employment protection, rules for posted workers, and work through digital platforms. The opposition wanted to see changes in these areas, while the committee argued that existing rules are sufficient.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament voted down all of the approximately 70 proposals, choosing to leave current labor market regulations unchanged.

Does this affect you?

  • Employees on digital platforms: Continue to work under current conditions without new legislative protections specifically targeting platform work being introduced through these proposals.
  • Labor market unions: Retain their primary responsibility for negotiating terms and conditions on the labor market without state intervention from these proposals.

In Practice

  • Current rules regarding employment protection remain exactly as before.
  • No new regulations will be introduced for digital platform work through these proposals.
  • The responsibility for setting labor market terms remains primarily with the social partners (unions and employer organizations).
  • Previously established laws on posted workers continue to apply without modifications.