Sweden Reviews Work Permit Rules to Attract More Foreign Workers
Sweden is reviewing its work permit rules to attract and retain more foreign workers. The Confederation of Swedish Industry (CIF) backs four key proposals, including scrapping the six-month work permit extension rule and allowing job and employer changes. Meanwhile, Jobbatical emphasizes the importance of structured compliance and retention plans.
The number of work permits issued in Sweden has dropped since November 2023, when the minimum salary was raised. The CIF warns that a higher minimum salary could deter foreign workers from choosing Sweden. However, it supports proposals to scrap the six-month work permit extension rule and allow changes in job title or employer without losing work rights.
New rules propose that work permits remain valid even if the holder changes jobs or employers. Additionally, work permit holders may be given six months, instead of the current three, to find a new job if laid off. The proposals also include issuing two-year work permits, even with a six-month probationary period. The CIF argues that these changes would increase labor supply and skills for Swedish businesses.
The CIF supports all four proposals, which aim to make Sweden more attractive to foreign workers. By allowing job and employer changes, and doubling the time to find a new job if laid off, Sweden could increase its labor supply and skills. Jobbatical, meanwhile, stresses the importance of structured compliance and retention plans to reduce errors and promote loyalty among foreign workers.
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