Holiday, sickness and other time off
Here is some more information about reasons for legally-required leave, such as holiday, sickness, leave of absence, parental leave, temporary parental allowance and union work.
Holiday
Government employees are entitled to paid holiday time from their first year of employment. In order to receive full pay for holiday time, you...
Sick leave
Employees are entitled to sick pay when off sick. The conditions that apply for salary during sick leave are regulated in the general agreement...
Leave of absence
An employee can be given leave of absence for many different reasons. In some cases, it is regulated by law or other regulations, such as...
Parental leave
Parents are entitled to the following compensation in connection with parental leave: prenatal allowance, parental allowance and temporary...
Temporary parental benefits
When you need to be free from work because you child is sick, you will receive compensation in the form of temporary parental benefits...
Time for union work
Union activities that fall under the law are such that are carried out by unions when they represent their members in relations with their employer.