Sweden
Governed by Working Hours Act (ATL) 1982:673. Statutory 40 h/wk, max 48 h avg 4 mo. OT cap 200 h/yr. 11 h daily rest, 36 h weekly. Mertid + Allmänt övertid. CJEU tracking mandatory.
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Statutory working time
40 h/wk · 48 h max avg 4 mo · CBA (kollektivavtal) prevails
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 40 h/wk | §5 | Reference |
| EU cap | 48 h avg/4 mo | §10b | Transposed |
| CBA | Often 38-40 h | CBA | Sectoral |
Overtime
200 h/yr max (300 if CBA) · premium via CBA · Allmänt övertid
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT cap | 200 h/yr | §8 | 300 h if CBA |
| Premium | Per CBA | CBA | Often +50-100 % |
| Part-time extra | Cap 200 h/yr | §10 | OT for part-time |
Rest & breaks
11 h daily · 36 h weekly · break mandatory based on duration
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 11 h | §13 | Between days |
| Weekly rest | 36 h | §14 | Includes Sunday |
| Break | At least 1 if long day | §15 | Per CBA |
Night / Sunday / holiday work
Night framed by CBA · 13 public holidays (variable) · 1 May national holiday
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | Per CBA | CBA | Varies |
| Public holidays | 11-13 d/yr | Law | Fixed + variable |
| Klämdag | Bridge days | CBA | Often off |
Time recording
Tracking mandatory post-CJEU · ATL §11 anteckningar · 4 years
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Records | Hours worked | §11 | Employer obligation |
| Retention | 4 years | §11 | Standard |
| Penalties | Företagsbot | Law | Admin fines |
Remote & flex work
No dedicated law · 50 % office agreement · SEK 2,000/yr untaxed remote allowance
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | No dedicated law | — | Per CBA |
| Expenses | SEK 2,000/yr untaxed | Tax Agency | Standard |
| Right to disconnect | Not statutory | — | Company policy |
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