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Nearly 2,500 parents have used30 Jun

Nearly 2,500 parents have used Sweden’s new VAB option for school meetings

At the turn of the year, the possibility of taking temporary parental allowance (VAB) was expanded to include meetings with, among others, the school. An option that 2,500 parents have used so far.

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Fewer people receive housing benefits,16 Apr

Fewer people receive housing benefits, data shows sharp decrease

Fewer Swedish households are receiving housing allowance, data compiled by the Swedish Social Insurance Agency shows. The decrease has been unusually sharp in recent years, says Alma Wennemo Lanninger, an analyst at the Swedish Social Insurance Agency.

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Gender Gap in Sick Leave:1 Apr

Gender Gap in Sick Leave: Women Face Double Workload Challenges

Women have on average almost twice as many sick-leave days as men, shows a fresh report from the Insurance Agency. Explanations can be found in both private and working life. Women often have a double workload, says analyst Alma Wennemo Lanninger.

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