Background & Purpose
To prevent individuals with criminal intentions from gaining employment in sensitive municipal sectors, stricter screening measures were deemed necessary.
The Decision
The Swedish parliament approved the new legislation, granting municipalities the right to perform background checks on more job applicants than before.
Does this affect you?
- Job applicants in municipalities: Must undergo more thorough background checks including criminal and suspicion records before being hired for certain roles.
- Elderly and vulnerable care recipients: Receive a safer home care environment with stronger safeguards against unsuitable staff.
- Municipal employers: Gain legal tools to thoroughly vet candidates applying for sensitive leadership and care positions.
In Practice
- Municipalities can check criminal records for staff working in the homes of elderly people and adults with disabilities.
- Background checks can be conducted on applicants for leading municipal positions.
- The rules for checking individuals working with children are expanded.
- Employers gain access to the suspicion registry in certain recruitment situations.