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Sweden's government has announced plans to delay and renegotiate the EU's Pay Transparency Directive, which it argues is so "administratively burdensome" that it threatens gender equality gains.
Moving to another country for work is an adventure and a privilege, but also a risk. Sometimes things don't go according to plan and however meticulously you prepared for your life overseas, you could get thrown a curveball, like losing the job that brought you here.
Sweden’s work permit salary threshold is set to rise once again from the current level of 80 percent of the median salary, to 90 percent on June 1st. How will this affect you if you’re on a work permit?
In the excitement of getting stuck into life in a new country and tackling all the challenges that presents, it's easy for pensions to slip down the list of things to keep track of. But don't let it fall off the radar, follow The Local's guide to manage your Swedish pension.
Unemployment is at the lowest level since the end of 2023, but layoff notices are on the increase and the war in Iran could put another damper on things.
Six out of ten foreign doctoral students stay in Sweden at least three years after graduating, but they struggle to compete with their Swedish peers on the job market.
The number of graduates registered with Sweden's Public Employment Service as unemployed is rising, while companies are facing a shortage of blue-collar workers.
Whether you’re a student, job-seeker or just looking to boost your finances over the summer, now is the time to start looking for summer and seasonal work.
Yearly salary negotiations take place in the spring for many workers as collective bargaining agreements are renegotiated. How do salary reviews work and how can you prepare?
The number of people born abroad who are working has risen dramatically in recent years, and the gap between immigrants and Swedes has been shrinking since 2020, a new report by Nordea has concluded.
For many international workers in Sweden, joining a trade union might not be something that crosses your mind, especially if it's not common in your home country. Here are the benefits and key things to bear in mind when considering joining.
The Swedish Trade Union Confederation, (LO), has called for the country to shorten the working week for all workers from 40 to 35 hours, but the country’s employer organisations aren’t interested in negotiating.
Whether you are a student looking for a place to study or someone who works remotely and is looking for a new atmosphere, Stockholm caters to a diverse range of preferences and needs.
The Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson has announced plans to lay off one out of every ten workers in Sweden, a total of 1,600 employees, as it seeks to bolster its competitiveness.
Migration minister Johan Forssell has dismissed calls to reconsider abolishing the track changes law, saying that rejected applicants can just leave Sweden for 19 days and reapply. In reality the situation is far from that simple.
In an ideal world, your boss would never need to get hold of you while you're on holiday or during your time off. But what does the law say if they do?
Most people have probably felt at some point that they'd benefit from a long-term break from their work, and in Sweden there are several ways you can do that, safe in the knowledge that your job will be waiting for you when you return.
The EU has voted to compensate the more than 5,000 people who lost their jobs when the Swedish electric battery producer Northvolt went bankrupt in March.
More and more people are moving to this beautiful pocket of Sweden, where both nature and city life are on the doorstep. We speak to Östergötland locals to uncover some of the region’s highlights and why they love living there.
