heltidsarbetsvecka
Heltidsarbetsvecka, or full-time workweek, is the term used to describe the number of weekly working hours that define full-time employment. In Sweden it is used to distinguish between full-time and part-time positions. While the exact hours can vary by industry, the most common definition is around 40 hours per week, typically distributed over five days. Some collective agreements or sectors use a slightly different total, such as 38.5 hours per week.
The standard pattern is often eight hours per day from Monday to Friday, but variations exist due
Legally, Sweden regulates working time through the Working Hours Act (Arbetstidslagen) and related labor laws, which
Full-time status has practical implications for an employee’s rights and benefits, such as salary structure, paid
Overall, the concept of a heltidsarbetsvecka is central to Swedish labor relations, but the exact hours defining