Swedish Collective Agreements — In Plain Language
Sweden's largest AI-powered guide to all 617 collective agreements. Search, compare and chat with an expert on your specific agreement.
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What do you lose without a collective agreement?
Without a collective agreement you miss out on occupational pension, parental pay supplement, unsocial hours pay and much more.
| Benefit | With collective agreement | Without collective agreement |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational pension | 4.5% of salary | SEK 0 (if employer doesn't offer) |
| Parental pay supplement | Up to 90% salary top-up | Only Social Insurance Agency benefits |
| Unsocial hours pay | SEK 43–172/hour | No unsocial hours pay guaranteed |
| Income insurance | Included via union | Must be purchased privately |
| Notice period | Up to 6 months | 1 month per Employment Protection Act |
Occupational pension
With collective agreement
4.5% of salary
Without collective agreement
SEK 0 (if employer doesn't offer)
Parental pay supplement
With collective agreement
Up to 90% salary top-up
Without collective agreement
Only Social Insurance Agency benefits
Unsocial hours pay
With collective agreement
SEK 43–172/hour
Without collective agreement
No unsocial hours pay guaranteed
Income insurance
With collective agreement
Included via union
Without collective agreement
Must be purchased privately
Notice period
With collective agreement
Up to 6 months
Without collective agreement
1 month per Employment Protection Act