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Injuries while working from home were not considered occupational injuries SAC case No. 441-22 and 3375-22

Two workers sought medical treatment after suffering dental injuries while working from home. They then applied for compensation for their treatment costs under the occupational injury insurance scheme. Although the work from home had been done at the request of their respective employers, the Swedish Supreme Administrative Court (Sw. Högsta förvaltningsdomstolen) (the "SAC") held that the injuries could not be classified as occupational injuries, as they were related to private life. They were therefore not covered by the occupational injury insurance and the claims for compensation were rejected.

The employee side has claimed that a notice of termination document is falsified. The Labour Court has ruled on, among other things, the burden of proof – AD 2023 No. 18

The Swedish Construction Workers’ Union (Sw. Svenska Byggnadsarbetareförbundet) brought an action before the Swedish Labour Court (Sw. Arbetsdomstolen), claiming damages on behalf of its member, alleging that the employer had fabricated a false notice of termination document. The Labour Court found that the employer had made it at least predominantly likely (Sw. övervägande sannolikt) that the notice of termination document was genuine and had proved (Sw. styrkt) that the employee had handed it over to the employer. The action brought by the Construction Workers’ Union was thus dismissed.

Employees in managerial positions and the Swedish Employment Protection Act (1982:80)

The main rule is that the EPA shall apply to all employments in Sweden. However, there are explicit exemptions in the EPA that exempt certain employees from most of the provisions. One of these exemptions is applicable to employees in managerial or comparable positions. But how do you determine if someone holds a managerial position? What is essential for the assessment of the applicability of the exemption?

Updates in labour migration regulation

On 4 May 2023 the Swedish Government, together with its co-operative party the Sweden Democrats, presented a proposal to raise the salary threshold for obtaining a work permit from the current SEK 13,000 per month to SEK 26,560 per month.

Sweden supports Danish annulment action of the EU Minimum Wage Directive

Considering the Swedish Government’s commitment to preserve the Swedish model, wherein wages are collectively bargained by the parties on the labour market, the Government has taken the decision to align with Denmark’s efforts in seeking the annulment of the Minimum Wage Directive.

Quadruple win for Vinge at Managing IP Awards 2023

Managing IP Awards recognises Vinge as a quadruple winner at this year's awards ceremony which was held at a gala in London on Wednesday. Vinge is thus one of the most awarded firms at the gala and the Swedish firm which receives the most awards.

One step closer to an AI Act - what happens next?

On Wednesday 14 June, the European Parliament voted through its position on the Commission's proposal for a regulation on artificial intelligence (AI), the so-called AI Act. Today's decision brings the EU one step closer to harmonised rules for AI in the EU. In this article, we briefly review what the proposed regulation means and what happens next.

New guidelines on sustainability agreements between competitors

On 1 June 2023, the European Commission adopted revised guidelines on co-operation between competitors, together with revised block exemption regulations for specialisation agreements and R&D agreements. The new block exemptions enter into force on 1 July 2023. The new guidelines include a chapter on the assessment of so-called sustainability agreements.

Vinge strengthens its competition law practice

Appoints Partner, Chief Economist, Counsel and Senior Advisor as future leaders assume new roles.

New partners and counsels at Vinge’s Stockholm office

Six new partners, seven new counsels and one Chief Economist at Vinge’s Stockholm office.

Vinge is awarded Sweden Law Firm of the Year 2023 by Chambers & Partners

The award, Chambers Europe Award for Excellence – Sweden Law Firm of the Year 2023, is one of the foremost awards a Swedish law firm can be awarded. Vinge has previously received the award on five occasions, most recently in 2021.

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Public procurement procedures

The Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’) is applicable in the EU from 12 July 2023. It introduces a control regime for foreign subsidies, with a view to address distortions caused by such subsidies on the internal market and to ensure a level playing field.

Vinge top ranked in 16 practice areas in Legal 500

Vinge has been awarded top ranking in 16 out of 20 categories in Legal 500’s rankings for 2023, which were released on Wednesday.

Increased retirement age

Since 1 January 2023, according to the EPA, an employee is entitled to remain employed until the age of 69, compared to the previous age of 68. This entails that an employer does not need objective reasons to terminate the employment of an employee who has turned 69 years old.

Focus on work environment

The Swedish Prosecution Authority has raised concerns about an increase in the number of employers and companies being prosecuted for violations of occupational health and safety regulations in recent years.