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
Erfaträff ingår i din öppna utbildning
Tre månader efter att utbildningen avslutats träffar du dina kurskollegor igen tillsammans med din kursledare.
Ni ses digitalt för ett uppföljningstillfälle där ni reflekterar kring er utveckling och hur verktyg och arbetssätt har fungerat i praktiken.
Ni delar erfarenheter, får nya tips och stöd och bygger nätverk för framtiden. Läs mer här.
Praktisk information
Antal dagar: 1
Tid: 09:00 - 17:00
Pris: 9900 SEK exkl. moms
Stockholm
2026 : 25 sep, 23 nov,
2027 : 04 mar, 25 maj,
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