Sweden: tracks to reform the layoff act (LAS)

3 ways to make the law more flexible.  The first part of the report evaluates the activity of employment tribunals and the way disputes are handled.  It seems that they are usually dealt with within 18 months – more when the parties want a full trial.  During this time, employees are still part of the company’s staff and are covered by all the advantages, including pay.  Yet, employers often can’t afford to replace them and de facto pay two salaries.
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rt evaluates the activity of employment tribunals and the way disputes are handled. It seems that they are usually dealt with within 18 months – more when the parties want a full trial. During this time, employees are still part of the company’s staff and are covered by all the advantages, including pay. Yet, employers often can’t afford to replace them and de facto pay two salaries.

Each year, nearly 600 disputes are filed in the employment tribunals, although a great majority is settled out

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