Looking The Other Way: Recent Cases Of AML And Sanctions Failings In Scandinavia
On December 17, 2021, the new Whistleblowing Act (2021:890) entered into force, implementing the EU Whistleblowing Directive (2019/1937). The new act provides protection of persons who, in a work-related context, have...more
On February 20, 2019, the Labor Court granted an interim order prohibiting a former managing director who had resigned to compete with his former employer until the notice period expired. The court held that the managing...more
Policy Requiring All Employees to Shake Hands Discriminated Based on Religious Belief - Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency - During a job interview, a job seeker refused to shake the company...more
Inadequate Accessibility Exemption Withdrawn New Legislation Enacted - On May 1, 2018, exemption for retail and service businesses under the 2015 Swedish Discrimination Act was withdrawn. ...more
Swedish Labor Court Clarifies Employer’s Obligation to Investigate Claims of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency - The Labor Court recently tried a case regarding...more