Work
Here you will find information about what applies to you when it comes to work in Sweden.
Working in Sweden
Sweden strives for diversity in the labour market so that society and working life can take advantage of the many experiences and skills that different people have. In order for as many people as possible to be able to contribute regardless of prior circumstances, there is a political will to increase diversity in working life from the perspectives of gender, age, class, disability, sexual orientation and ethnic background.
Here you can read about what applies if you want to work during the asylum process
Film Tip — The Road to Work
See the film — The Road to Work
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The “Start Talking About” films are jointly produced by MILSA education platform and InformationSverige.se.
Exploitation in the labour market
It may be good to know that unfortunately, people are misled or exploited by unreliable employers. For example, employees may receive too wages that are too low, have unreasonably long working hours or a poor work environment. You can read more about this on this page, which is mainly aimed at people who have not yet come to Sweden, but which contains information that you can benefit from when if you are already in Sweden:
Before you go | Swedish Gender Equality Agency External link, opens in new window.
Pension
If you receive a residence permit in Sweden, you can receive a pension when you get older and no longer work. The pension is higher the more you have worked. That may be good to think about when you and your partner are planning how to divide parental leave between you.
You can read more about the Swedish pension system here. External link, opens in new window.
