Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Sweden
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+46 8 505 501 00About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Our lawyers include some of the most renowned practitioners of employment and labour law in Norway and Sweden, with extensive expertise in advising clients on all aspects of employment and labour issues. We provide legal advice to Swedish and international corporations, as well as public entities and have specialists with broad experience in employment dispute resolution.
The group is involved in most of Schjødt’s transactions, and handles issues such as transfer of employees, pension, bonus, incentive schemes, collective agreements and employment agreements. Our lawyers also have broad experience in advising clients in general day- to- day employment and labour law issues, as well as comprehensive reorganizations and work force reductions. We provide advice on all issues related to employment and labour, such as:
- Employment agreements, including drafting and reviewing
- Outsourcing, secondment and hiring of employees, including the principle of equal treatment
- Termination of employment, including severance contracts
- Reorganizations and workforce reductions
- Transfers of business
- Restrictive covenants
- Drafting and reviewing of company policies
- Employee benefit schemes
- Pension arrangements
- Collective law and advice towards unions
- Protection of privacy
- The ABC’s of Employment Law (HR-support)
Chambers Review
Schjødt houses a notable practice with a broad offering in employment law matters. The practice handles M&A-related mandates such as the transfer of businesses and their employees. It is also experienced in trade union negotiations pertaining to collective bargaining agreements and potential redundancies. The team is additionally adept in internal investigations, GDPR issues and terminations.
Sandra Nilsson is a key contact for the department.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Schjødt has the knowledge needed and is always fast at responding."
"The lawyers at Schjødt are quick, precise and responsive, and give definite answers."
"The team quickly grasps the core of the matter and recommends a solution or action. The lawyers are always quick and to the point in their replies."
"Schjødt has the knowledge needed and is always fast at responding."
"The lawyers at Schjødt are quick, precise and responsive, and give definite answers."
"The team quickly grasps the core of the matter and recommends a solution or action. The lawyers are always quick and to the point in their replies."
