What information must the employer give about the employment?
The employer shall give written information on all conditions of material significance, no later than seven calendar days from the start of work.
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What the source says
- Section 6 c: written information on material conditions of employment.
- Section 6 c: the basic items shall be given within seven calendar days of the start of employment.
- Article 4 of the working conditions directive lists the items that must always be included.
Source rows
- Employment Protection Act (SFS 1982:80)SFS 1982:80 · Labour Court decides disputes · Read 2026-08-20 · Content hash c09acdb6cbc7a227Official source
- Directive (EU) 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditionsCELEX 32019L1152 · European Commission, implemented nationally · Read 2026-08-20 · Content hash 7a18dd4553e0f824Official source
For the employer · How the employer puts the question
Use a template covering the directive's list, and record when the information was given.
For the employee · How the employee puts the question
Where information is missing it can be requested, and an omission may give rise to damages.
Next step
Compare the contract against the list in article 4 before it is signed.
The rows reproduce what the source says. They are not legal advice, and applying them to a specific case is the reader's or their counsel's decision.
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