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Unemployment funds paid out SEK 800 million incorrectly last year, audit finds

Unemployment funds paid out SEK 800 million incorrectly last year, audit finds

Tue 22 Sept 2026 05:30 CEST

The unemployment funds paid out around SEK 800 million incorrectly last year, according to an estimate from the auditing authority.

New unemployment insurance rules hit LO groups harder than white-collar workers

New unemployment insurance rules hit LO groups harder than white-collar workers

Fri 11 Sept 2026 08:10 CEST

The new unemployment insurance rules hit LO groups harder than white-collar workers. Their often less secure employment conditions mean blue-collar workers receive fewer days of compensation, writes the newspaper Arbetet

Criticism: “Increases the risk of long-term unemployment”

Criticism: “Increases the risk of long-term unemployment”

Thu 18 Dec 2025 12:34 CET

The Swedish Employment Service has shortcomings in its follow-up of unemployed people who receive various forms of job support. In addition, there is sometimes a lack of activities for job seekers, according to the Unemployment Insurance Inspectorate (IAF)

The Employment Service Fails in Its Controls

The Employment Service Fails in Its Controls

Fri 13 Dec 2024 08:21 CET

The Employment Service fails in its controls of unemployed individuals participating in measures with external providers.