LAS
Swedish act SFS 1982:80, in force since 1982-07-01: Lag om anställningsskydd. The responsible authority is Sveriges Domstolar.
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- Reference
- SFS 1982:80
- In force
- 1982-07-01
- Responsible authority
- Sveriges Domstolar
- Area
- Working life and health
- Read date
- 2026-09-10
Official text
Preparatory works
- Prop. 1981/82:71Om anställningsskydd m.m.
- Prop. 2021/22:171Anpassningar av LAS till ett modernt arbetsliv
Questions resting on the act
- How many days of annual leave is an employee in Sweden entitled to?Annual Leave Act (1977:480) sections 4 and 12
- What does systematic work environment management require of a small employer?Work Environment Act (1977:1160) chapter 3 section 2 a, with the Work Environment Authority's provisions on systematic work environment management
- What information about employment terms must a Swedish employer give?Employment Protection Act (1982:80) sections 6 c to 6 g, implementing Directive (EU) 2019/1152
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Other acts in the same area
- Visselblåsarlagen · SFS 2021:890
- Diskrimineringslagen · SFS 2008:567
- AML · SFS 1977:1160
- Semesterlagen · SFS 1977:480
- Patientdatalagen · SFS 2008:355
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