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Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2017:462) on special contributions for persons with disabilities entailing a reduced capacity to work. (Förordning (2017:462) om särskilda insatser för personer med funktionsnedsättning som medför nedsatt arbetsförmåga.) -

Adoption: 2017-05-24 | Date of entry into force: 2017-07-01 | SWE-2017-R-107114

Contains 59 articles and 4 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Preliminary provisions.
Chapter 2: Special efforts.
- Contributions to supporting tools at the workplace.
- Contributions to literature and interpretation for persons with visual or hearing impairment.
- Contributions for personal assistance.
- Special support person for introduction and follow-up.
- Contribution to start-up costs when starting a business.
- Common provisions for payroll and protected work.
- Wage subsidies.
- Wage subsidy for development in employment.
- Wage subsidy for employment.
- Wages for security in employment.
- Protected work.
- Protected work at Samhall Aktiebolag.
- Protected work with public employers.
Chapter 3: Common provisions.
- Employer.
- How the contributions are submitted.
- How the contributions are used.
- Changed conditions.
- Special reasons for decision.
- Refund and recovery.
- Review and appeal.
- Authorization.
Chapter 4: Transitional rules.

Repeals Ordinance (2000:630) respecting special contributions for persons with disabilities entailing a reduced capacity to work.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2011:1529) amending Ordinance (2000:630) respecting special contributions for persons with disabilities entailing a reduced capacity of work. (Förordning (2011:1529) om ändring i förordningen (2000:630) om särskilda insatser för personer med funktionshinder som medför nedsatt arbetsförmåga.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-15 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | SWE-2011-R-89731

Amends article 36 and 36 concerning regulations and financial support related to the employment service programme "employment for development" (utvecklingsanställning).

Introduces to the Act new articles 36b-36d concerning financial support related to the employment service programme "employment for development" (utvecklingsanställning).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2011:950) amending the Ordinance (2009:955) on state contributions to certain legal persons who provide meaningful occupation to persons with mental disability. (Förordning (2011:950) om ändring i förordningen (2009:955) om statsbidrag till vissa juridiska personer som tillhandahåller meningsfull sysselsättning till personer med psykisk funktionsnedsättning.) -

Adoption: 2011-07-21 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-01 | SWE-2011-R-89734

Amends article 1, 2, 8, 12, 13 and 16 concerning regulations related to on state contributions to certain legal persons who provide meaningful occupation to persons with mental disability.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2011:853) amending Ordinance (2000:630) respecting special contributions for persons with disabilities entailing a reduced capacity of work. (Förordning (2011:853) om ändring i förordningen (2000:630) om särskilda insatser för personer med funktionshinder som medför nedsatt arbetsförmåga.) -

Adoption: 2011-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 2011-07-05 | SWE-2011-R-89730

Amends article 8 concerning conditions required in order for the Employment Service to designate a person to employment with wage subsidies (anställning med lönebidrag), protected employment (skyddat arbete), employment for development (utvecklingsanställning) or safety employment (trygghetsanställning).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2010:1711) amending Ordinance (2000:630) respecting special contributions for persons with disabilities entailing a reduced capacity of work. (Förordning (2010:1711) om ändring i förordningen (2000:630) om särskilda insatser för personer med funktionshinder som medför nedsatt arbetsförmåga.) -

Adoption: 2010-12-02 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | SWE-2010-R-88559

Amends article 4 concerning provisions regarding subsidies for work tools needed as part of the rehabilitation of an employed person.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act (2010:480) amending Act (1993:387) respecting subsidies and services to certain disabled persons. (Lag (2010:480) om ändring i lagen (1993:387) om stöd och service till vissa funktionshindrade.) -

Adoption: 2010-06-03 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | SWE-2010-L-88672

Amends article 8, 9, 9a, 10, 15, 17, 18, 19, 23, 25, 27 and 28 concerning provisions for subsidies and services, children with disabilities, personal assistance services, responsibilities of municipalities, contracts with municipalities and counties, fees, permit and notification.

Introduces new articles 6a, 8a and 26 concerning children with disabilities and new title preceding article 23 concerning permit and notification requirements.

Present title preceding article 23 is moved to article 23a.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2010:394) amending Ordinance (2000:630) respecting special contributions for persons with disabilities entailing a reduced capacity of work. (Förordning (2010:394) om ändring i förordningen (2000:630) om särskilda insatser för personer med funktionshinder som medför nedsatt arbetsförmåga.) -

Adoption: 2010-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2010-07-01 | SWE-2010-R-88558

Amends articles 42, 43-44 and titles preceding articles 42, 43, 44 concerning reimbursement and recovery of contributions, re-assessment and appeal.

Introduces new articles 42a-42e concerning reimbursement and recovery of contributions, re-assessment and appeal.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2009:955) on state contributions to certain legal persons who provide meaningful occupation to persons with mental disability. (Förordning (2009:955) om statsbidrag till vissa juridiska personer som tillhandahåller meningsfull sysselsättning till personer med psykisk funktionsnedsättning.) -

Adoption: 2009-10-08 | Date of entry into force: 2009-11-01 | SWE-2009-R-84415

Introduces 20 articles regulating state contributions to legal persons providing employment that is considered meaningful by the Social Service Act (2001:453) to persons who are not at the disposal of the labour market due to a mental disability.
Art. 1: Scope and purpose of the Ordinance.
Art. 2-4: Conditions for receiving a state contribution.
Art. 5: Purpose of the contribution.
Art. 6-9: Application procedure.
Art. 10-13: Decision-making authority.
Art. 14-15: Recipients' economic reporting requirements.
Art. 16: Requirement for follow-up and impact reports by The National Board of Health and Welfare to the Government.
Art. 17: Payment procedure.
Art. 18-19: Conditions and procedure for repayment.
Art. 20: Appeals.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2009:937) to amend the Ordinance (2008:776) on cost adjustment for service and support to certain disabled persons. -

Adoption: 2009-09-24 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-R-84414

Amends article 6 concerning the basic assessment of personnel costs for municipal support to certain disabled persons. Includes an appendix with a revised Personnel Cost Index.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2008:1438) to amend Ordinance (2000:630) respecting special contributions for persons with disabilities entailing a reduced capacity of work. -

Adoption: 2008-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | SWE-2008-R-83174

Repeals article 3. Changes article 14 concerning subsidies and article 19 with special provisions for entrepreneurs.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act (2008:77) to amend Act (1993:387)respecting subsidies and services to certain disabled persons. (Lag om ändring i lagen (1993:387) om stöd och service till vissa funktionshindrade.) -

Adoption: 2008-02-28 | Date of entry into force: 2008-07-01 | SWE-2008-L-82837

Changes articles 28a and 28d concerning the obligation of regional authorities to provide subsidies and services to certain disabled persons. Inserts article 28e in case of omission to act and articles 28f, 28g and 28h defining a duty for regional authorities to submit regular reports on services provided.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 419 of 2007) amending the Ordinance (No.630 of 2000) respecting special contributions for persons with disabilities entailing a reduced capacity to work.

Adoption: 2007-05-31 | Date of entry into force: 2007-02 | SWE-2007-L-79647

Repeals section 2 and amends sections 3, 5, 6 and 9 (i.e. respecting conditions for obtaining the special contributions and conformity with the EU Commission regulation (EU) No. 2204/2002, December 12th 2002).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 1432 of 2006 to amend Ordinance (No. 949 of 1994) respecting instructions for the Ombudsman for disabled persons.

Adoption: 2006-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWE-2006-R-75070

Amends sections 4 and 8.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act No. 1330 of 2006 to amend the Prohibition of Discrimination in Working Life of People with Disability (No. 132 of 1999).

Adoption: 2006-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2006-12-01 | SWE-2006-L-75066

Amends sections 2a and 6.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 1205 of 2006 to amend Ordinance No. 630 of 2000 respecting special contributions for persons with disablilities entailing a reduced capacity to work.

Adoption: 2006-11-23 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWE-2006-R-75063

Amends sections 28, 36 and 37 (contributions).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 141 of 2006) to amend Ordinance (No. 949 of 1994) respecting instructions for the Ombudsman for disabled persons.

Adoption: 2006-03-02 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-01 | SWE-2006-R-73732

Amends s. 2 respecting duty of ombudsman to maintain contacts with organisations, enterprises, schools etc.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 96 of 2006) to amend Ordinance (No. 16 of 2004) respecting disclosure of data concerning subsidies and service to certain disabled persons.

Adoption: 2006-02-23 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-01 | SWE-2006-R-73722

Amends s. 2.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 70 of 2006) to amend the Disabled Persons' Ombudsman Act (No. 749 of 1994).

Adoption: 2006-02-16 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-01 | SWE-2006-L-73407

Amends s. 1 respecting the Ombudsman's duty to see to it that the relevant anti-discrimination laws are applied etc.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1203 of 2005) to amend Ordinance (No. 630 of 2000) respecting particular contributions for persons with work disabilities.

Adoption: 2005-12-15 | Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01 | SWE-2005-R-72953

Amends title of Ordinance to: "Ordinance respecting special contributions for persons with disabilities entailing a reduced capacity to work": amends numerous sections; inserts, i.a., new ss. 26a and 26b (salary contributions), 36a (capacity development employment) and 37a (reserved/protected employment); repeals ss. 7 and 10.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1078 of 2005) to amend Ordinance (No. 949 of 1994) respecting instructions for the ombudsman for disabled persons.

Adoption: 2005-12-08 | Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01 | SWE-2005-R-72731

Amends ss. 2 and 4.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 759 of 2005) to repeal Ordinance No. 82 of 2002.

Adoption: 2005-10-27 | SWE-2005-R-73851

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 607 of 2005) to amend Ordinance (No. 630 of 2000) respecting particular contributions for persons with work disabilities.

Adoption: 2005-06-22 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-R-72142

Amends ss. 14 (data based help etc.), 15 (exemption from duty to reimburse etc.), 24 (reimbursement), 28 (amount of salary contribution), 30 (period of contribution), 39 and 39b (rules respecting employer), 40 (duty to consult) and 42 (duty to reimburse).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 478 of 2005) to amend the Prohibition of Discrimination in Working Life of People with Disability Act (No. 132 of 1999).

Adoption: 2005-06-17 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-L-70964

Amends ss. 2b (work performed by sub-contracted or seconded work force) and 11 (discrimination of job seeker or employee on basis of internal rules etc.).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 125 of 2005) to amend Act (No. 387 of 1993) respecting subsidies and service to certain disabled persons.

Adoption: 2005-03-10 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-L-70374

Amends, i.a., ss. 2, 6, 7, 11 to 13, 23 and 27; adds, i.a., new ss. 21a to 2d and 23a to 23c (documentation and elimination of personal data), s. 24a (notification of unsatisfactory conditions) and 27a.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 826 of 2004) to amend the Act (No. 387 of 1993) respecting subsidies and service to certain disabled persons.

Adoption: 2004-10-28 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | SWE-2004-L-69132

Amends s. 18 (fees).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 16 of 2004) respecting disclosure of data concerning subsidies and service to certain disabled persons. -

Adoption: 2004-01-29 | Date of entry into force: 2004-03-01 | SWE-2004-R-66378

Provides rules concerning disclosure of personal data referred to in Act (No. 387 of 1993) respecting subsidies and service to certain disabled persons.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 9 of 2004) on compensation to municipalities for costs according to Act (No. 387 of 1993) respecting subsidies and service to certain disabled persons.

Adoption: 2004-01-22 | Date of entry into force: 2004-03-01 | SWE-2004-R-66380

Contains rules concerning the assessment of standard costs of, and compensation to, municipalities according to Act (No. 387 of 1993) respecting subsidies and service to certain disabled persons and Act (No. 886 of 2003) on compensation to municipalities for costs according to the aforesaid Act.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 496 of 2003) to amend the Ordinance respecting particular contributions for persons with work disabilities (No. 630 of 2000).

Adoption: 2003-06-26 | Date of entry into force: 2003-08-01 | SWE-2003-R-65144

Adds and amends several provisions governing, inter alia, subsidies to employers (application procedure, payment rules and reimbursement).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 499 of 2003) to amend the Ordinance respecting instructions for the Ombudsman for disabled persons (No. 949 of 1994).

Adoption: 2003-06-26 | Date of entry into force: 2003-09-01 | SWE-2003-R-65145

Amends sections 1 (mandate of Ombudsman) and 3 (obligation for the Ombudsman to hand yearly activities' report to the government).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 309 of 2003) to amend the Prohibition of Discrimination in Working Life of People with Disability Act (No. 132 of 1999).

Adoption: 2003-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | SWE-2003-L-65129

Adds and amends several sections, inter alia, ss. 2a-b (scope of application), 3-4 (prohibition of discrimination), 4a (harassment), 4b-6, 8-10, 12-13 (instructions to discriminate, i.e., prohibition, definitions, and invalidity of agreement if based on discrimination), and 24a (burden of proof).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 82 of 2002) respecting public assistance to develop adult education for mentally retarded persons.

Adoption: 2002-02-21 | Date of entry into force: 2002-04-01 | SWE-2002-R-62197

Contains eight sections covering, inter alia, State allowances to municipalities in order to develop adult education for mentally retarded persons, application for allowances, decision, follow-up and evaluation, reimbursement, and appeal rules (i.e. decisions are not subject to appeal).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1170 of 2000) to amend the Ordinance respecting instructions for the Ombudsman for disabled persons (No. 949 of 1994).

Adoption: 2000-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | SWE-2000-R-58602

Amends s. 2 (scope of activities of the Ombudsman, such as follow-up of international developments, and information activities).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1047 of 2000) respecting compensation for disabled persons and care allowance.

Adoption: 2000-11-23 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | SWE-2000-R-58600

Contains five sections covering, inter alia, application for disability compensation and care allowances, and payment rules thereof.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 526 of 2000) to amend the Act respecting assistance and service to certain disabled persons (No. 387 of 1993).

Adoption: 2000-06-08 | Date of entry into force: 2000-07-01 | SWE-2000-L-58177

Amends ss. 26 and 27 and adds s. 26a (competence for county administration to oversee activities by county and municipal councils, including to ensure their fulfilment of their duties).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 143 of 1999) to amend the Disabled Persons' Ombudsman Act (No. 749 of 1994).

Adoption: 1999-03-18 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-01 | SWE-1999-L-54017

Amends section 1 which establishes the duties of the Ombudsman (follow-up and evaluation).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Prohibition of Discrimination in Working Life on Grounds of Disability Act (1999:132). -

Adoption: 1999-03-11 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-01 | SWE-1999-L-54014

Contains 31 sections covering, inter alia, objectives (prevention of discrimination), prohibition against direct and indirect discrimination, duty to investigate and to adopt measures against persecution, nullity of agreement, compensation for incurred damages, supervision (the Disabled Persons' Ombudsman), appeal and rules of procedure.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (1996:1428) to amend Ordinance (1991:333) respecting wage subsidies.

Adoption: 1996-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 1997-01-01 | SWE-1996-R-46178

Amends sections 2 (scope), 2a (exceptions for disabled persons), 12 (level of benefits).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (1995:724) to amend the Ordinance (1991:333) respecting wage subsidies.

Adoption: 1995-06-08 | Date of entry into force: 1995-07-01 | SWE-1995-R-43754

Amends sections 2 (eligibility - older persons), 2a (alternative use of subsidies), 4 (payable subsidy), 12 (level of subsidy), and 13 (calculation of subsidy).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (1995:725) to amend the Ordinance (1987:409) respecting subsidies for work tools etc. [Consolidated text].

Adoption: 1995-06-08 | Date of entry into force: 1995-07-01 | SWE-1995-R-43755

Numerous amendments. Regulates subsidies available to disabled workers for a) work tools, b) a personal work assistant, c) transport costs, and d) purchase of machinery etc. to launch a company, and matters related thereto.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance to amend the Ordinance (1987:409) respecting work relief (1994:1840)

Adoption: 1994-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | SWE-1994-R-40158

Amends sections 2 and 7 (when work relief is given).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act to amend the Act (1993:387) respecting subsidies and service to certain disabled persons (1994:1701)

Adoption: 1994-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 1995-02-01 | SWE-1994-L-40147

Provides that compensation given by the disabled person to a person whom the disabled is living togther with or compensation given by the disabled person to a personal assistant for work exceeding the hours of work provided for by the Act (1970:943) respecting the hours of work etc. for domestic employees shall not be considered as compensation under the Act.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act to amend the Act (1993:388) respecting the introduction of the Act (1993:387) respecting subsidies and services for certain disabled persons (1994:1703)

Adoption: 1994-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | SWE-1994-L-40149

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act to amend the Social Welfare Act (1980:620) (1994:1098)

Adoption: 1994-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | SWE-1994-L-37659

Amends section 21(a) (social assistance for disabled persons).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Disabled Persons' Ombudsman Act. (Lag (1994:749) om Handikappombudsmannen) -

Adoption: 1994-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-01 | SWE-1994-L-37639

Provides for an ombudsman to protect the rights of disabled persons. The ombudsman shall through discussions with authorities, enterprises and organizations prevent discrimination and unfair treatment of disabled persons. Authorities, enterprises and organizations are obliged to provide such information as the ombudsman may need. Establishes a Board to assist the ombudsman; the ombudsman is the chairman of the Board.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance respecting instructions for the ombudsman for disabled persons (1994:949) (Förordning (1994:949) med instruktion för Handikappombudsmannen) -

Adoption: 1994-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-01 | SWE-1994-R-37655

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance to amend the Ordinance (1991:333) respecting wage subsidies (1994:371)

Adoption: 1994-05-19 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-01 | SWE-1994-R-37618

Provides that wage subsidies may be granted to provide continued employment for disabled workers.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance to amend the Ordinance (1987:409) respecting subsidies for work tools etc. (1994:372)

Adoption: 1994-05-19 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-01 | SWE-1994-R-37619

Provides that subsidies may be granted in respect of a disabled worker in need of personal assistance at a workplace even if wage subsidy is being paid for the disabled worker.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act amending the Public Insurance Act (1962:381) (1993:589).

Adoption: 1993-06-03 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | SWE-1993-L-35876

Amends section 2 of chapter 2 (compensation for means of assistance for disabled persons).

Sweden - Disabled workers - Law, Act

Act (1993:387) respecting subsidies and services to certain disabled persons. (Lag (1993:387) om stöd och service till vissa funktionshindrade.) -

Adoption: 1993-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 1995-04-01 | SWE-1993-L-52489

The consolidation of the Act includes a total of 36 amending texts through January 2019 (up to Act 2018:1155). The consolidated text includes various amendments.

Provides for regulations regarding assistance for special support and special services for beneficiaries as defined in list of disabilities.

Contains 30 articles and 19 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Preliminary provisions.
Section 2: Objectives and general orientation.
Section 3: Right to services.
Section 4: Special subsidies and special services.
Section 5: Specific tasks for the municipality.
Section 6: Common provisions on the responsibility of the county council and municipalities.
Section 7: Fees.
Section 8: Documentation and sorting out.
Section 9: Committees.
Section 10: Authorization and notification.
Section 11: Individual activities.
Section 12: Reporting and remedying of misconduct.
Section 13: Supervision.
Section 14: Appeals.
Section 15: Penalty.
Section 16: Special fee.
Section 17: Reporting obligation.
Section 18: Confidentiality.
Section 19: Prohibition of transformation.

Sweden - Disabled workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance to amend the Ordinance (1991:333) respecting wage subsidy.

Adoption: 1992-06-18 | Date of entry into force: 1992-07-01 | SWE-1992-R-31657

Amends s. 13 (calculation of wage subsidy)