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Employment Contract Template Package 2026 – Word/PDF | Swedish Law
Employment Contract Template Package 2026 – Word/PDF | Swedish Law
- File format
- DOCX, PDF
- Document language
- Swedish
- Number of files
- 7
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About this template
Employment Contract Template Package 2026 – complete package for Swedish employers
This is a complete and practical template package for companies and organizations that need to draw up clear employment contracts in accordance with Swedish law. The package's table of contents lists separate templates for the most common forms of employment, a specific annex for hourly wages and varying working hours, a document for changes to employment terms, as well as an employer guide with a checklist.
The templates are designed to be easy to fill out while being sufficiently detailed to cover the written information that an employer normally needs to provide under the Employment Protection Act (LAS). The package's existing table of contents lists Word and PDF versions; the files in the ZIP archive need to be verified separately.
What is included in the package
Three verified download items are available in Digital Products:
- Employer guide and checklist – DOCX.
- Employer guide and checklist – PDF.
- Employment Contract Template Package 2026 – ZIP file.
The existing package description lists seven document types in Word and PDF, including permanent employment, probationary employment, SÄVA (special fixed-term employment), substitute employment, and supplementary annexes. The internal file list in the ZIP archive has not been verified, and the agreement types are therefore not promised as separately checked file attachments.
Document language: Swedish. Document version: 1.0 (2026).
What the files contain
The various agreement types are used to document the employer's and employee's agreement on matters including position, form of employment, salary, working hours, vacation, and termination. The guide and checklist support the choice of the correct form of employment and the employer's information obligations under LAS.
Seven document types according to the existing table of contents
- Employment contract – permanent employment
- Employment contract – probationary employment
- Employment contract – special fixed-term employment (SÄVA)
- Employment contract – substitute employment
- Annex – hourly wage and varying working hours
- Change of employment terms according to Section 6 e of the Employment Protection Act (LAS)
- Employer guide and checklist 2026
According to the existing content overview, the package includes seven document types and approximately 35 pages. The number and format of the files inside the ZIP need to be verified.
Permanent employment
The template for permanent employment is adapted for the form of employment that constitutes the main rule under LAS. It contains clear fields for, among other things, employer and employee, start date, employment rate, workplace, position, duties, salary, other benefits, working hours, schedule, overtime and extra hours, vacation, sick pay, training, occupational pension, insurance, collective agreements, and notice period.
Probationary employment
The probationary employment template contains specific fields for the trial period and conditions for the probationary employment. It is designed with the consideration that, as a main rule, a probationary period may last for a maximum of six months and that the employer must follow specific rules regarding notification if the probationary employment is to be interrupted prematurely or terminated without transitioning into permanent employment.
Special fixed-term employment – SÄVA
The template for special fixed-term employment explicitly states that the employment is a SÄVA and has specific fields for start date, end date, and verification of previous fixed-term employments. This is important because the employer must provide information about the form of employment at the time the SÄVA employment is entered into.
The template and employer guide also include reminders about the conversion rules in LAS and that the employer should maintain ongoing monitoring of previous SÄVA periods.
Substitute employment
The substitute employment template contains specific fields to specify who or which actual substitution need the employment refers to. This could, for example, involve replacing an employee who is on parental leave or sick leave, or temporarily staffing a vacant position during a recruitment process. The template helps the employer to clearly document the basis for the substitution.
Hourly wage and varying working hours
A common misconception is that "hourly employment" is a form of employment in itself. The package avoids this legal problem by treating hourly wages as a form of salary and a working hours issue, not as a separate form of employment. The annex is used together with a correct main agreement – for example, permanent employment, SÄVA, or substitute employment.
The annex contains fields for hourly wage, guaranteed working hours, schedule type, minimum notice for work shifts, inconvenient working hours (OB) supplement, overtime, extra hours, vacation, and rules for changed or cancelled shifts.
Change of employment terms
When significant employment terms are changed, the employer must in many cases document the change in writing. The package therefore contains a separate notice of change where previous and new terms can be documented along with the date the change takes effect and the basis for the change.
Employer guide with LAS checklist
The included guide helps the employer choose the right document and ensure that important information is not missed. It covers, among other things:
- which template fits each form of employment
- the central information points in Section 6 c of the Employment Protection Act (LAS)
- deadlines for written information
- full-time as a starting point unless otherwise agreed
- conversion rules for SÄVA and substitute employment
- probationary employment and the employer's two-week notice
- notification when fixed-term employment ends
- other employments and side jobs
- vacation and vacation pay
- working hours and sick pay
- collective agreements and union obligations
Designed based on current Swedish labor law
The legal position has been verified as of September 27, 2026. The package has been designed based on, among other things, the Employment Protection Act (1982:80), the Annual Leave Act (1977:480), the Working Hours Act (1982:673), the Sick Pay Act (1991:1047), the Co-determination in the Workplace Act (1976:580), and the Discrimination Act (2008:567).
The templates take into account that collective agreements may contain other or supplementary rules. Therefore, there are clear fields for applicable collective agreements, and several clauses are written so that they can be adapted to the current operations.
What information is in the employment contracts?
The four main agreements contain structured sections for the parties, form of employment, start date, duration of employment, employment rate, job title, workplace, duties, salary, salary payment, variable compensation, other benefits, expense reimbursement, regular working hours, schedule, overtime/extra hours, on-call/standby, vacation, sick pay, training, employer contributions, occupational pension, insurance, collective agreements, confidentiality, loyalty, side jobs, personal data, internal rules, termination of employment, and changes to employment terms.
Who is the package suitable for?
The template package is particularly useful for limited liability companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, associations, and other private employers who want a structured basis for new hires. It is also suitable for companies that have previously used simple certificates of employment but want better documentation of working hours, benefits, and other terms.
Word and PDF included
The Word files are fully editable so that the company's own terms, logo, collective agreements, and internal rules can be added. The PDF files serve as a reference, print base, and example of the final layout. All documents have clear fill-in fields and separate signature pages.
Important to know
The documents are professional templates and should always be adapted to the individual employer, the current position, and any applicable collective agreement. They do not replace individual legal advice in situations such as complicated fixed-term employment, disputes, senior management positions, or other situations where special rules may apply.
Related guides and supplementary documents
To choose and fill out the right agreement, read the guide on employment contracts and the Employment Protection Act (LAS). As a complement, the guide on staff handbooks may be useful for internal rules and the guide on confidentiality agreements when the employer requires special confidentiality terms.
Digital delivery: ZIP with the template package as well as the employer guide in DOCX and PDF as separate files. The internal content of the ZIP archive needs to be checked. No physical product is sent.
Frequently asked questions about the employment contracts
Is hourly employment a form of employment in itself?
No. Hourly wage is a form of salary. The main agreement needs to specify a correct form of employment, for example, permanent employment or applicable fixed-term employment.
Can collective agreements affect the template?
Yes. Collective agreements may contain specific provisions regarding, for example, working hours, salary, and employment terms. Always check if a collective agreement applies and adapt the agreement accordingly.
How are the seven document types delivered?
A ZIP file is available for download, along with the employer guide separately in Word and PDF. The seven document types are listed in the product's existing table of contents, but the internal structure of the ZIP file has not been verified here.
