arbetsvillkorsgrund
Arbetsvillkorsgrund is a term used in Swedish labor law to describe the fundamental basis on which employment terms are determined. It refers to the set of conditions deemed essential for an employment relationship, including core working conditions such as pay, working hours, rest periods, safety, and termination rules. The concept is primarily an interpretive tool rather than a separate legal norm; it is used to assess whether an employment offer or contract meets a fair and lawful baseline, especially when written terms are unclear or partly missing.
Origin and application: The arbetsvillkorsgrund emerges from statutory protections in Swedish labor statutes and from collective
Scope: In practice, the arbetsvillkorsgrund covers both monetary and non-monetary terms. This includes wages and benefits,
Relation to collective agreements: In sectors with strong unions, kollektivavtal often establish the baseline terms, which
Criticism and developments: The concept can be seen as abstract, leading to varying interpretations in disputes.
See also: arbetsrätt, lagen om anställningsskydd (LAS), arbetstidslagen, arbetsmiljölagen, kollektivavtal.