What are the mandatory Allowances in Sweden?

In Sweden, certain allowances are mandated to ensure fair compensation for employees. These include holiday and national holiday allowances:


1. National Holidays Allowance:

  • Rate: Employees are entitled to a mandatory national holidays allowance amounting to 12% of any bonuses or commissions earned during the annual leave year.
  • Purpose: This allowance ensures that employees receive additional compensation for work done during national holidays or for any bonuses/commissions earned in that period.


2. Holiday Allowance:

  • Rate: The holiday allowance is set at 0.43% of the gross salary.
  • Purpose: This allowance is provided to support employees during their annual leave, ensuring that they are compensated for taking time off from work.


3. Application:

  • Annual Leave Year: These allowances are calculated based on the employee’s earnings and the leave year, which typically runs from April 1st to March 31st of the following year.


These mandatory allowances are designed to provide additional financial support to employees, reflecting Sweden's commitment to fair compensation and ensuring that employees are adequately supported during their time off.

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