Eurofound's COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the crisis, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.
Overview of measures by country
Eurofound has identified 34 measures in Sweden in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most cases fall into the category Supporting businesses to stay afloat with 8 cases (24%). The data collection to date started in March 2020, and data are updated in regular intervals.
This overview was prepared by Anna-Karin Gustafsson (Oxford Research) and Eurofound.
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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16 April 2020 Updated |
Removal of income ceiling for student aid to facilitate work in essential services
Mobilisation of a larger workforce |
Company practices |
30 October 2020 |
Elite Hotels offer subsidised stays for people in risk groups and health care staff
Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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13 April 2020 |
Temporary reduction of employers' social security contributions
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
13 April 2020 Updated |
Tax cuts and deferrals for companies
Deferral of payments or liabilities |
13 April 2020 Updated |
Rent support for companies in vulnerable sectors
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
20 April 2020 Updated |
Increased loan facilities and credit guarantees for Swedish businesses
Access to finance |
07 October 2020 Updated |
Reorientation support for companies
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
06 November 2020 Updated |
Turnover-based support for sole traders
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
18 January 2021 Updated |
Event support
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
14 April 2021 Updated |
Turnover-based support for trading companies
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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13 April 2020 Updated |
Short-time work allowance
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
Company practices |
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30 October 2020 |
Essity changes core business to manufacture protective masks
Change of production/innovation |
30 October 2020 |
Absolut Vodka's change in business activity to produce disinfection
Change of production/innovation |
Bipartite collective agreements |
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29 October 2020 |
KTH: Increased support calls to occupational health providers
Occupational health and safety |
Company practices |
29 October 2020 |
KTH:s remote working rules and return to work
Teleworking arrangements, remote working |
30 October 2020 |
SportAdmin offers digital gym training twice a week
Well-being of workers |
Other initiatives or policies |
17 September 2020 |
Social partners-run insurance funds research on how COVID-19 affects the work environment, health and leadership
Well-being of workers |
17 September 2020 |
Practical support for employers and employee representatives to ensure a healthy working life
Well-being of workers |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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13 April 2020 Updated |
Temporary reinforcement of unemployment insurance
Income support for unemployed |
13 April 2020 Updated |
Central government assumes sick pay responsibility
Paid sick leave |
13 April 2020 Updated |
'Disease carriers allowance' extended to high-risk groups
Paid sick leave |
13 April 2020 Updated |
Sick pay standard reduction suspended - Encouraging employees to stay home
Paid sick leave |
15 April 2020 Updated |
Doctor's certificate no longer mandatory during the first two weeks of sick leave
Paid sick leave |
13 July 2020 Updated |
Sickness compensation for COVID-19 risk groups can be paid preventively
Paid sick leave |
07 October 2020 Updated |
Self-employed can pause their business in order to receive unemployment insurance
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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18 January 2021 Updated |
Temporary parental allowance due to COVID-19
Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support) |
22 September 2021 |
Temporarily strengthened housing allowance for families with children
Keeping or obtaining a safe home |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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16 April 2020 Updated |
More active labour market policy
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
16 April 2020 |
More places and more distance learning at higher education institutions for unemployed
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
16 April 2020 Updated |
More opportunities for VET
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
18 January 2021 |
Financial compensation for short-time workers' training
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
26 April 2021 |
Lowered payroll taxes for young people
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
Other initiatives or policies |
16 September 2020 |
Trygghetsfonden - Competences for work
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
16 January 2022 |
Governmental investments in green jobs
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process. All information is preliminary and subject to change.