1. INTRODUCTION
Sweden has historically been a jurisdiction
where labour law is intricate and the relationships between
employers and trade unions are strong. The share of Swedish workers
who are members of a trade union is approx. 70 per cent and Swedish
labour law gives trade unions right to consultations and
information with the employer - a right that is reinforced if the
employer is bound by a collective bargaining agreement. Despite the
trade unions' strong position in Sweden, employers have a
fundamental right to organise the work and, as long as the
statutory requirements are followed, doing business in Sweden is
rather straightforward. The following checklist will allow your
organisation to understand some of the most important legal
requirements for opening up shop in Sweden.
