Sweden/ 5.1 General legislation  

5.1.6 Labour laws

The following list of labour laws are relevant to the field of culture, whether on a national or local level, with regard to private persons, a cultural institution or a free theatre group:

• Prohibition of Discrimination in Working Life because of Sexual Orientation Act (Swedish Code of Statutes 1999:133);
• Prohibition of Discrimination in Working Life of People with a Disability Act (Swedish Code of Statutes 199:132);
• Measures to Counteract Ethnic Discrimination in Working Life Act (Swedish Code of Statutes 1999:130);
• Parental Leave Act (Swedish Code of Statutes1995:584);
• Public Employment Act (Swedish Code of Statutes 1994:260);
• The Equal Opportunities Act (Swedish Code of Statutes 1991:433);
• Working Hours Act (Swedish Code of Statutes 1982:673);
• Employment Protection Act (Swedish Code of Statutes 1982:80);
• Work Environment Ordinance (Swedish Code of Statutes 1977:1166);
• Work Environment Act (Swedish Code of Statutes 1977:1160);
• Annual Leave Act (Swedish Code of Statutes 1977:480);
• Employment (Co-Determination in the Workplace) Act (Swedish Code of Statutes 1976:580); and
• Employee's Right to Educational Leave Act (Swedish Code of Statutes 1974:1981).

See also comparative information provided in the Compendium "Themes!" section under "Status of Artists".

Your Comments on this Chapter?