Article 1 this regulation lays down provisions on
Employment service labour market policy programmes for
people with disabilities as leads to incapacity
and that has, or may have difficulty obtaining or
maintain a regular work. Regulation (2007:924).
2 repealed by Regulation (2007:419).
3 repealed by Regulation (2008:1438).
section 4 of the Regulation (1991:1046) if the contribution to the work means
provides for grants to work AIDS needed
as part of the rehabilitation of a working
insured. Regulation (2010:1711).
section 5 of the programme include support and other efforts aimed at
to compensate for the loss of the working ability of people with
disabilities and to strengthen these people's opportunities to
get or keep a job.
Aid under the regulation is submitted in accordance with the conditions
mentioned in European Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of
12 december 2002 on the application of articles 87 and 88 of the
EC Treaty to employment aid. Regulation (2007:419).
Instructions to program
section 6 of The instruction to the program means that the designated
offered to take part in the program.
Questions about instructions and for aid under this regulation
be reviewed by the public employment service. Regulation (2007:924).
7 repealed by Regulation (2005:1203).
section 8 employment agency may designate any employment with
wage subsidies, sheltered workshop, development of employment or
sheltered employment if
"the work is properly designed for the needs of the applicant and
can help the employee develops and improves their
work ability,
– the work environment is satisfactory and meets the requirements
required under the work environment Act (1977:1160), and
-salary and other employment benefits in accordance with collective agreements
or is substantially equivalent to benefits under
collective agreements in the sector. Regulation (2011:853).
Who can take part in efforts
§ 9 Support and other measures provided for in this Regulation may be submitted
to or include people
-with disabilities as leads to incapacity, and
-complying with the specific conditions in this regulation
specified for the individual operations.
The employment service assesses which support and operations
appropriate in each case. Regulation (2007:924).
section 10 is repealed by Regulation (2005:1203).
Provisions on the individual efforts
Support to AIDS in the workplace
11 § aid to AIDS in the workplace means financially
support to an employer or other person who has a cost for
buy, rent or repair of work equipment or other
provided to a person with a disability that causes
abled need
-as an employee,
-as business or professional activity, or
-to be eligible for an employment program,
vocational rehabilitation or practical
working life orientation.
Support may also be provided for expert studies necessary
to determine if the person needs help.
Regulation (2005:1203).
section 12 of aid for AIDS for someone who is an employee is paid for
needs that emerge during the first 12 months, a person is
an employee of the employer. For those who are employed with
wage subsidies, in a sheltered workshop in a public sector employer, in
a sheltered employment or in a development employment
However, the aid may be provided as long as the wage subsidy
submitted or employment. Regulation (2005:1203).
13 § aid to AIDS in the workplace must not be submitted for
costs relating to AIDS or devices which
-normally required in the activities or that can be replaced by
other State aid, or
-which according to the provisions laid down by law or regulation shall be carried out
without support.
14 § aid to AIDS in the workplace may be provided with not more than
100 000 SEK per year to each of the
-the person who has the disability, and
-the employer or other person who organises or is responsible for the
the business.
If the aid is computer-based AIDS or if there is
serious reasons can support be provided with higher amounts. If
Employment agency finds that there are serious reasons for that
provide assistance with an amount exceeding 100 000 per year, to
the specify what those exceptional grounds consists of and document the
information on which it is based.
Regulation (2008:1438).
15 § aid to AIDS in the workplace is to be paid back
If the device is not used for its intended purpose.
If there are special reasons, the employment service free
the beneficiary of the aid in whole or in part from
the repayment obligation or determine that the means should
submitted to the employment service. The employment service should in
such cases indicate what specific grounds consists of and
document the information on which it is based.
Regulation (2007:924).
Specific actions for the sight and hearing impaired
section 16 of the special efforts for the sight-and hearing-impaired means
financial support for
-costs of speech and Braille literature
visually impaired people need to be able to take advantage of
labour market training or education within the framework of the
an employment program, and
costs with a maximum of 50 000 SEK per year for interpreter
childhood deaf, deaf-blind, deaf and hard of hearing adults who take
part of training within a company or for loading on
audio media of nonfiction to a visually impaired person who takes part in
training in a company. Regulation (2005:1203).
section 17 of the special efforts for the sight and hearing impaired do not intend
actions which the County Council is responsible for. Provisions on
the County Council's responsibility for interpreting service for vardagstolkning for
childhood deaf, deaf-blind, adult deaf and hard of hearing is available at
3 b of the health and medical services Act (1982:763).
Support for personal assistance
18 § support for personal assistance means financial support to
an employer or other who have costs for a
personal assistance to a person with a disability that causes
reduced ability to work when he needs an Attorney
-as an employee,
-as business or professional activity, or
-to be eligible for an employment program,
vocational rehabilitation or practical
working life orientation. Regulation (2012:987).
19 § aid to private counsel is left with no more than 60 000
euros per year to the employer or the cost
for the processor. To the entrepreneurs who have disabilities
major communication difficulties, the aid must be provided with
a maximum of 120 000 SEK per year. Regulation (2008:1438).
Dedicated support person for the introduction and follow-up (CIDC)
section 20 of the Special support person for the introduction and follow-up
(CIDC) means that the employment service appoints a special
support person for a person with a disability which causes impaired
ability to work and who need extra support and training in
the initial stage of employment or during the work placement
prior to employment.
Such specific support people called CIDC-consultancy and is
employees of the national employment service. Regulation (2007:924).
section 21 of the bet special support person for the introduction and
follow-up to be given for a maximum period of six months during the introduction and
during the follow-up of the employment.
Special support at the start of business
section 22 of special support at the start of business means
financial support to the who is unemployed and has a
disabilities as leads to incapacity, and who have
costs to acquire equipment or other expenses when
He or she starts a business. Regulation (2005:1203).
section 23 of the special support at the start of trade may be provided
with more than 60 000 per person, about economic activities can
adopted give an essential contribution to supply.
The aid may be combined with aid for the start of business
According to the Regulation (2000:634) on labour market policy
software.
section 24 of The program received special support at the start of
trade or business should pay back aid if
economic activity goes out of business or is sold within three years of the
that assistance was provided. If there are special reasons,
Employment services completely or partially exempt from the beneficiary
the repayment obligation. The employment service should in such a
cases indicate what specific grounds consists of and document the
information on which it is based.
Regulation (2007:924).
Wage subsidies
section 25 of the wage subsidy means financial support to employers to
people who have disabilities that impair
work ability and designated employment with the employer.
The aid is a grant to the employer's payroll expense for the
employee. Regulation (2005:1203).
section 26 of the wage subsidy may be made if a person with a disability who
causes reduced ability to work is not expected to be able to get or keep
a work unless the aid is provided. Premium may be granted:
-When hiring new staff,
-When an employee returns to work after having had full
time-limited sickness compensation or activity compensation,
or
-When a worker who previously held a position with
wage subsidies have their work ability impaired within three years from the
that wage subsidies last was left and there is a need to
wage subsidies to new left.
Wage subsidies may be provided also for a worker who goes from
protected work for a public sector employer to another
employment with the employer.
Wage subsidies must not be left for a job at Samhall AB.
Regulation (2005:1203).
26 a of wage subsidies may be provided also to an employer in
consultation with the employment service employs a person with
disability that causes reduced working capacity, when he
leaving another employment with wage subsidies.
Wage subsidy provided in this case, for the remaining duration of the
period for which pay contribution granted. Regulation (2007:924).
26 b of wage subsidies may be provided also to an employer in
consultation with the employment service employs a person with
disability that causes reduced working capacity, when he
leaving a job that is not financed by payroll contributions. As
prerequisite for wage subsidies in this case
-the employed is long-term sick leave from their employment,
and
-the employer has fulfilled its obligations for rehabilitation but
the worker still is not expected to be able to return to employment.
Regulation (2007:924).
paragraph 27 of the Wage subsidy provided m
Ed a certain amount per working day,
but only for the days that are part of the normal weekly working time
of the employer and for whom the employer pays remuneration or
sick pay. In the case of part-time work, the aid is reduced in relation to the
working time. When aid is decided, its size in dollars
a day to be fixed for the entire period.
section 28 of the Salary grant is determined taking into account the degree of
reduction in working capacity of the employee and to how
much of the employer's payroll expense is eligible.
The allowance may not exceed the level needed to
compensate for the reduction in working capacity.
The eligible wage costs are
-cash gross pay including sick pay and vacation pay,
fees payable under the social tariff law
(2000:980) and the Act (1994:1920) on the payroll tax, and
-premier for contractual labour insurance or
the corresponding insurance.
The portion of the wage costs for full-time employment in excess of one
gross pay about 16 700 SEK per month are not the basis
for contributions. Regulation (2006:1205).
section 29 Of the payroll contributions to a charitable organization is left with
more than 80% of the eligible salaries disclosed
also the compensation for additional costs of SEK 70 per day and
person (anordnarbidrag).
Employment agency Announces rules on what constitutes
a charitable organization on the basis of the rules on the taxation of
nonprofits in the income tax Act (1999:1229).
Regulation (2007:924).
section 30 of the wage subsidy provided for four years.
The aid may be extended beyond the fourth year of employment only
If, after a special examination deemed justified by
to the employee's working capacity. Such extension shall
be reviewed regularly. If the employment agency decides
extension of wage subsidies beyond the fourth year of employment
to justify the decision and document it in writing
information on which it is based.
When the employment service takes a position on an extension of the
wage subsidies beyond the fourth year of employment, the specific
examine the amount. Regulation (2007:924).
section 31 of the employment service shall ensure that the employee turns
to a job without the wage subsidy. In order to facilitate a
such a transition, an individual action plan is established when
the individual assigned the employment. Regulation (2007:924).
Sheltered workshop
32 § Protected work means work for people with
disabilities whose capacity to work is so impaired that they don't
can get other work and whose needs cannot be met by
other efforts.
Of section 1 of the Act (1982:80) employment protection, it can be shown that the
designated protected work is exempt from the application of the law.
The employment service should work for the sheltered workshop
moving on to another job. Regulation (2007:924).
33 § Protected work is available in two forms:
-in Addition, and
-by public sector employers.
Regulation (2005:1203).
34 § Protected work at Samhall comes about when the Samhall
AB after instruction from the employment service employs a person
with disabilities whose capacity to work is so impaired that he
Unable to get another job and whose needs can not be
addressed by other initiatives.
Those who are employed in sheltered employment in the Samhall may not
at the same time indicated any other action pursuant to this regulation.
Regulation (2007:924).
section 35 Protected work for a public employer is going to
a position when a public employer after instruction from
The employment service employs a person with a disability who
-has a socialmedicinskt disability that results in reduced
work ability,
-is entitled to under the Act (1993:387) on support
and service to some people with disabilities, or
-due to prolonged and severe mental illness not previously
had contact with working life, or had been away from it for
longer period of time.
The instruction may not be made on the work carried out within the
competitive business or sector.
Financial support is provided to the employer in the same way as
wage allowance under sections 27 and 28.
A sheltered workshop in a public employer may be combined
only with the support of assistive technology in the workplace and specific
Action for vision-and hearing-impaired, according to paragraph 16 of the first
Indent. Regulation (2007:924).
Developing employment
36 § developing employment adapted to work with a
public or private employer for 12 months,
as the employment service indicates a person with a disability
that causes reduced ability to work to his or her
working capacity will be developed. Employment may be extended
at the twelve months, if there are special reasons.
The employment service shall in such case please specify the specific
the grounds consists of and document the information that is
the basis for the decision. Regulation (2012:987).
36 a of the financial support for developing employment submitted to the
employer in the same way as wage subsidies according to §§ 27 and 28.
Financial support for the employer may also be provided for
specific costs with a maximum of 130 kronor per day and person
(anordnarbidrag). Regulation (2011:1529).
36 b repealed by Regulation (2014:1363).
36 c § financial support is not provided if the employer becomes
compensated for their costs through other State
aid. Regulation (2011:1529).
36 d, section 1 paragraph 4 Act (1982:80) if
employment protection is provided for the designated a
developing employment should be excluded from the Act's
application. Regulation (2011:1529).
Sheltered employment
37 § A sheltered employment is a job in another
employer than the employer who is included in the Samhallkoncernen,
as the employment service indicates a person with a disability
that causes reduced ability to work whose needs can not be
addressed by other initiatives.
Financial support is provided to the employer in the same way as
wage subsidies under 26 (a), paragraphs 27 and 28. The employer can
In addition, be reimbursed for specific costs with a maximum of 130
per day and person (anordnarbidrag). Such compensation
be submitted unless the employer is compensated for his
Special costs through other State aid.
Regulation (2012:987).
37 a of the employment service shall work to ensure that those who have a
sheltered employment is transferred to another job.
The employment service should also at least every four years, try
to the size of the aid does not exceed the level that
needed to compensate the worker's reduction in
capacity for work or an employer's specific costs.
Regulation (2007:924).
Common provisions
Dealing with support issues, etc.
38 § employment agency will calculate and pay out the aid under the
This regulation. The aid shall be paid monthly in arrears
or in the way that the public employment service. Amount
less than fifty crowns in total are not paid.
When it comes to support for a sheltered workshop in a public
employers are specific provisions in section 39.
Regulation (2007:1362).
section 39 the employer claim wage subsidies from
The employment service monthly in arrears as
the employment is in progress. The employer loses the right to support
If not within 180 days of the aid work requisitioned monthly
end of the year. If there are special reasons, employment agency
decide on exceptions to the time limit. The employment service should
in such cases, specify what specific grounds consists of and
document the information that is the basis for the
the decision. Regulation (2015:507).
39 a § support for protected work for a public sector employer
submitted by contributions. The employment service calculates and pays
the premium. It is paid monthly in arrears or at
the way that the employment agency decides.
The employer claim contribution from the employment service
monthly in arrears as employment is in progress.
This should take place within 180 days after the month in which the aid
refers to. Unless the amount is required within this time losing
the employer is entitled to the amount of the aid.
If there are special reasons, the employment agency decide
If a derogation from the obligation to request amount within 180
days. The employment service shall in such case specify what they
Special recitals consists in and document the information that
is the basis for the decision. Regulation (2015:507).
39 (b) repealed by Ordinance (2007:1362).
40 of those who want to take advantage of the support shall consult with
The employment service before he or she takes the measure that
involves a cost. If this does not occur, provided support only if
There are serious reasons for the employment service shall ...
such case specify what those exceptional reasons consists in and
document the information on which it is based.
Regulation (2007:924).
41 § employment agency ensures that aid under this
Regulation is used in the prescribed manner. The assistance shall
provide the employment office or the employment service designates
opportunity to review the operations and supply the information
needed for the review. Regulation (2007:924).
Refunds and chargebacks
42 § a recipient of financial support or grants under this
Regulation is the repayment required if he or she,
leave through false statements or any other way,
caused to aid or assistance has been provided on false pretense
or with an excessive amount.
For support or assistance in other cases has been left on incorrect
basis or with an excessive amount, the receiver
repayment required only if he or she realized or
reasonably should have realized the error. Regulation (2010:394).
42 a § Whether a recipient of financial support or grants are
the repayment obligation referred to in section 42, the employment agency
decide to reclaim any amount unduly paid.
Regulation (2010:394).
42 (b) § At recoveries under section 42, the employment service
grant deferred payment or negotiate contracts with the
the repayment obligation on an installment plan.
The employment service should in such cases to charge interest on the
unpaid amount.
Interest is charged from the date on which the deferment was granted or
the agreement on the payment plan was hit, but not for time before
the amount recovered is due and payable.
Interest shall be charged after an interest rate at any time
exceeds government lending rate by two percentage points.
Regulation (2010:394).
paragraph 42 (c) If an amount has been recovered with the aid of 42-not
paid on time, the penalty interest rate
(1975:635) is levied on the amount. The same applies when the
the repayment obligation granted deferred payment or
reached an agreement on a payment plan under section 42 b and
payment is not made within the time limit imposed by the decision
deferment or agreement. Regulation (2010:394).
paragraph 42 (d) If, having regard to the repayment obligation
personal or economic conditions or other
circumstances, there is a particular reason for it,
Employment services completely or partially waive a requirement
a refund pursuant to section 42 or a claim for interest under
42 (b) or 42 c section. The authority shall in such a case, the decision
specify which specific reasons are and document the
information on which it is based.
Regulation (2010:394).
42 e § At recoveries under section 42, the employment service, at
a later payment or contribution to the
the repayment obligation, may decide to deduct a reasonable amount
in the clearing of what has been paid too much. The same
applies to the obligation to pay interest pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) 42 42.
Regulation (2010:394).
Reconsideration and appeals
43 § SPEA's decision under this Regulation shall
be reviewed by the Agency's central unit for reconsideration, if
It is requested by the decision. At the review,
the decision is not rectified to the detriment of the individual.
A request for review must be in writing. The request shall be
to the employment office and must have got in there within three
weeks from the date of the request for reconsideration was part of
the decision. Regulation (2010:394).
43 a of the 22 a of the Administrative Procedure Act (1986:223) is
provisions for an appeal to the administrative court.
Other decision than the decision on the review of the decision pursuant to paragraph 42 (e)
may not be appealed.
If a decision is appealed before it has been examined,
the appeal shall be considered as a request for reconsideration.
Regulation (2010:394).
Authorization
44 § employment service may notify the regulations needed
for the enforcement of this regulation. Provisions which
concerning State Administration will be announced after consultation with
The Swedish Agency for government employers. Regulation (2010:394).
Transitional provisions
2000:631
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 2000.
2. The regulation repeals
Regulation (1985:276) concerning State aid to the sheltered workshop
by public sector employers,
Regulation (1987:409) if contributions to occupational AIDS etc.,
and
Regulation (1991:333) if the wage subsidy.
3. The repealed regulations still apply to people
that according to the decisions made before 1 January 2000 taking part
of contributions or activities according to them.
2002:845
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2003. The new
the provisions apply even if an employee returns to the
the work in January 2003 after having been totally temporary disability in
December 2002.
2003:496
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 2003. The new
the regulations shall also apply to such requisitions of
support for protected employment with a public employer which is not
been dealt with definitively before 1 August 2003.
2005:607
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 2005. Older
rules still apply for instruction made before
the entry into force.
2005:1203
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2006. Older
rules still apply for jobs with
wage subsidies that commenced before entry into force.
2006:1205
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2007. Older
rules still apply for instruction made before
the entry into force.
2007:924
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2008.
2. The new provisions shall also apply for requisitions
of contributions that are not dealt with definitively before 1 January 2008.
Regulation (2007:1362).
2008:1438
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2009 in question
of section 3 and the remainder on 1 February 2009.
2. Older rules still apply for directions to
support for assistive technologies and personal assistance that were made before
the entry into force.
2010:394
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 2010.
2. Older rules still apply in the case of recovery
of the amounts that have been paid before the entry into force.
2011:853
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 5 July 2011.
2. the provisions of section 8, in its new version also apply to
posts which have designated or reconsidered before
the entry into force.
