Employment and retirement at 69 – what applies under the Employment Protection Act (LAS)?

October 3, 2026

Short answer: According to the Employment Protection Act (LAS), an employee has the right to remain in their employment until the end of the month in which they turn 69. Thereafter, specific, simplified rules for termination apply, including that the requirement for objective grounds is not applied in the same way and that the notice period, according to LAS, normally cannot exceed one month.

69 years is the current LAS age

The right to remain in employment until the age of 69 is set out in Section 32 a of the LAS. It is important to distinguish this employment law age from the target retirement age in the pension system and from the time when someone actually chooses to start drawing their pension.

Employment does not end automatically on the birthday

An employee turning 69 does not mean that the employer can ignore process and documentation. If the employer wishes to terminate the employment after the age of 69, special rules regarding termination apply and, in certain cases, requirements for notification, notice, and consultation.

What changes after 69?

When terminating an employee who has turned 69, Section 7 of the LAS regarding objective grounds does not apply. According to Section 33 b, the employee is not entitled to a notice period longer than one month and lacks certain preferential rights that might otherwise apply.

Collective agreements and pensions

Collective agreements, pension plans, and individual employment terms may contain additional rules. The employer should therefore check the entire contractual landscape before planning a pension-related termination.

What should a notice document?

employer and employee
the legal or contractual basis being used
date of notice
last day of employment
notice period
final salary, vacation pay, and benefits
return of property and access rights

Common mistakes

confusing pension age with the LAS age
assuming employment ends automatically
failing to check collective agreements
not documenting termination notices or the process

See the Mallbutiken template for notice of retirement.

FAQ

Must an employee retire at 69?

No. 69 is the LAS limit for the right to remain employed under standard rules, not a general obligation to begin drawing a pension.

Can the employee continue after 69?

Yes, if the employment continues or the parties agree on continued work.

Is the notice period always one month?

LAS limits the right to a longer notice period after 69, but collective agreements and other circumstances should always be checked.

This article provides general information and does not replace employment law advice.

Back to blog