Clarifying the scope of the Swedish Agency Work Act: Legal experts weigh in

Insights|April 11, 2025

A newly published opinion piece explores the topical issue of what companies are considered as temporary work agencies under the Swedish Agency Work Act (lag om uthyrning av arbetstagare).

Following new regulations entering into force in October 2022 – and coming into effect in October 2024 – along with subsequent case law from Swedish courts and the CJEU, the matter remains highly relevant, particularly for the consultancy sector in Sweden.

In the opinion piece, Jenny Welander Wadström, Carl Persson, and Lotta Näätsaari write about these developments from a legal perspective, seeking to clarify and address the key issues at hand. Their analysis highlights important aspects that have not yet been covered in the ongoing debate, offering valuable insights for companies navigating the evolving legal landscape.

Read the full article here (In Swedish)