Employment Law for Non-Swedish Managers
- practical guidance for managing employees in Sweden
Leading a team in Sweden? This one-day course gives non-Swedish managers a practical understanding of Swedish employment law – from terminations and performance issues to parental leave and vacation rules.
- Maximized learning
- Top grades
- Expert instructors
- Diploma
About the course
Managing employees in Sweden requires more than just leadership skills – it demands a solid understanding of Swedish employment law and workplace culture. Throughout the day, you will work with practical cases, participate in discussions, and explore real-life scenarios to strengthen your understanding. Delivered live online via Microsoft Teams.
Is it really that hard to terminate someone in Sweden? How do I handle performance or misconduct issues? Do I really have to approve leave plus parental leave all summer?
The course blends expert guidance with interactive discussions, real-life cases, and hands-on exercises to ensure you gain both knowledge and confidence. By the end of the day, you will have a clear understanding of your legal responsibilities as a manager and how to navigate common situations in a compliant and effective way.
Course goals
To gain the essential tools to lead confidently, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure compliance when managing employees in Sweden.
Target group
For non-Swedish managers, whether based in Sweden or abroad, who are responsible for employees in Sweden.
Previous knowledge
No prior knowledge required.
Content
What you will learn:
- How the Swedish legal framework operates and how co-determination (MBL) works in practice
- Key considerations before hiring, including recruitment, discrimination laws, and employment contracts
- Legal responsibilities during employment, such as leave, work environment obligations, and handling performance or misconduct issues
- How to manage terminations correctly
Agenda highlights:
- Managing employment: rights, obligations, and challenges
- Ending employment in Sweden
- Understanding Swedish workplace culture
- Case studies
- Do’s & Don’ts for managers
This is included
- Educational course material to take home for further work in everyday life and communication analysis.
- Diploma
Practical information
Number of days: 1
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Price: 9900 SEK excl. VAT
Stockholm
2026 : 23 nov,
2027 : 22 feb, 25 maj, 23 sep, 17 nov,
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