Background & Purpose

A report from the Swedish National Audit Office showed that the Public Employment Service has struggled to support people with disabilities effectively. There was a need to address these shortcomings and improve how the government manages these programs.

The Decision

The parliament decided to formally urge the government to review the rules for special support measures, such as wage subsidies and workplace aids, to make them more effective.

Does this affect you?

  • Job seekers with disabilities: They may receive more effective and better-targeted support from the Public Employment Service in the future.
  • Employers hiring with wage subsidies: The rules governing the financial support they receive for hiring individuals with disabilities may be updated or clarified.

In Practice

  • The government must now investigate how the current rules for disability support are designed.
  • The goal is to ensure that support measures like wage subsidies and workplace aids actually lead to better job opportunities.
  • The review will focus on whether the current regulations are clear and effective enough for the people who need them.