Ersättning

Ersättning is a Swedish noun meaning compensation or reimbursement. It denotes payments made to cover losses, expenses, or damages, as well as benefits provided by authorities or employers. The term is used across legal, financial, and social security contexts.

In civil law, ersättning refers to damages awarded for harm caused by another party (skadestånd) or to reimburse a victim's costs. It may be based on contract, tort, or statutory provisions and is typically determined by courts, agreements, or policy terms.

In employment and business, ersättning covers reimbursements for expenses incurred in the course of work, such as travel, meals, or materials, paid by the employer under contract or collective agreement. It also appears in insurance and health care, where a policy or program pays part of or all costs.

In social security and public programs, ersättning denotes benefits intended to replace lost income or cover costs due to illness, injury, or unemployment. The amount and eligibility are determined by laws and agency rules, and applications require documentation and verification.

The term's exact scope varies by context, but generally it signifies a monetary payment intended to restore the recipient’s financial position after a loss, injury, or expense, or to support continued income.