What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking bereavement leave in Sweden, and how is pay calculated?

In Sweden, there is no specific limit on the duration of bereavement leave. The entitlement to bereavement leave continues until the supported employee's presence with the family member is no longer absolutely necessary.

To apply for bereavement leave, supported employees should:

• Discuss the need for bereavement leave with their manager.
• Contact the HRx Team through our Global Work Platform™ or by sending an email to support@velocityglobal.com.

No death certificate or additional documentation is required to process bereavement leave through our Global Work Platform™. The leave may be either paid or unpaid, based on the employer's policy.

Payment for bereavement leave is not legally mandated in Sweden. Employers have the discretion to offer paid bereavement leave as a benefit. It is common for employers to provide up to 2 weeks of paid bereavement leave or a combination of paid and unpaid leave, according to their specific policies.

What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking educational leave in Sweden, and how is pay calculated?

In Sweden, the process and eligibility criteria for taking educational leave are governed by the 1974 Study Leave Act. Supported employees can take educational leave under the following conditions:

• The leave must be for study purposes and the studies must be systematic. The studies do not need to be related to the employee's current work.
• The leave is unpaid, meaning there is no calculated pay during this period. However, the supported employee may still be entitled to accrue holiday during their educational leave.
• The employee has the right to return to their former employment, either to the same position or an equivalent one, once their studies are completed or if they choose to return earlier.
• Employers are not allowed to deny the request for educational leave but can defer the start date for up to 6 months.

To apply for educational leave, a supported employee must:

• Submit a request for educational leave.
• Provide a document that outlines the start and end dates of the leave, corresponding with the semester dates of the educational institution.
• Include the name of the university or educational institution in the document.
• Ensure the document is signed.

These steps ensure that the application for educational leave is complete and accepted according to Swedish regulations.

What are the guidelines for emergency leave in Sweden, including length, eligibility, application rules, and pay calculation?

In Sweden, the guidelines for emergency leave, specifically Care of Sick Child Leave (VAB), are as follows:

• Length: Parents have a joint entitlement to VAB for up to 120 days per child each year.
• Eligibility: Employees are eligible to take VAB if their child is sick.
• Application Rules:
• Employees should inform their manager as soon as possible if they need to utilize VAB.
• Employees must inform Velocity Global Sweden by sending pertinent information to support@hellopebl.com.
• A doctor's certificate is required on the eighth day of the child's sickness.

• Pay Calculation: Temporary parental benefits are provided by the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringkassan).