The Law of Labor Relations in Sweden

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schmidt, Folke, 1909-1980, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Labor laws and legislation--Sweden.

Labor laws and legislation.

Industrial relations--Sweden.

Industrial relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (343 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Harvard University Press Jan. 1962

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the Swedish labor relations system, focusing on its legal framework and historical development. Authored by Folke Schmidt, it serves as an educational resource for lawyers, social scientists, and labor relations experts. The book explores the role of the Swedish Labour Court, judge-made law, and the intricacies of collective agreements and labor market organizations. It also delves into the definition of an employee and the dynamics of industrial warfare. The book includes statutory provisions and collective agreements, offering a comprehensive overview of Swedish labor law. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

I. INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW OF LABOUR RELATIONS. HISTORY AND SYSTEM

1. The Old Regulation System

2. From Non-Intervention to Active Welfare Policy

3. The Parties in the Labour Market Organize and Negotiate

4. The System of Labour Law

(a) The Law of Labour Relations

(b) The Law of the Contract of Employment

(c) Public Labour Law

II. ORGANIZATION AND JURISDICTION OF THE LABOUR COURT

1. General Survey

2. The Labour Court at Work

3. Jurisdiction of the Labour Court

III. THE DEFINITION OF AN EMPLOYEE

1. General Questions

2. Employee or Independent Contractor?

3. The Relevance of Partnership

4. The Problem of the Middleman Cases: Who is to be Considered the Employer?

5. The Law in Transition

IV. THE ORGANIZATIONS OF THE LABOUR MARKET

1. The Organizational Structure

2. The Trade Union and its Members

3. The Right of Membership

4. The Functions of the Organizations in Collective Bargaining

V. THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

1. The Conclusion of a Collective Agreement

2. What is Regulated in a Collective Agreement?

3. General Principles for the Interpretation of Collective Agreements

4. The Legal Effects of the Agreement upon the Members of the Organization

5. The Effect of an Assignment of the Employer's Business

6. Notice to Terminate a Collective Agreement

VI. THE RIGHT OF ASSOCIATION

1. The Background of the Legislation

2. Definition of the Right of Association

3. The Right of Association of Organizations

4. Union Security Provisions

5. The Supervisor's Right of Association

VII. NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION

1. General Rules on the Right of Negotiation

2. Mediation in Labour Disputes

3. The Procedure under Chap. 3 of the Act on the Rights of Association and Negotiation

4. The Right of Negotiation of State and Municipal Officials.

VIII. INDUSTRIAL WARFARE

1. Types of Offensive Actions

2. General Rules of Law Concerning Industrial Warfare

3. What Kinds of Offensive Actions are Covered by the Statutory Regulations?

4. When is an Offensive Action Prohibited under the Collective Agreements Act?

5. Cancellation of Collective Agreements and Other Counter-Actions

6. The Peace Obligation of Organizations, their Responsibility for Breaches of Contract by Members

7. Peace Obligation Founded upon Special Contractual Engagement

8. The Duty to Perform Functions of Importance to the Community as a Whole

IX. THE LIABILITY FOR UNLAWFUL ACTIONS

1. Legislative History

2. For What Losses Can Damages Be Claimed? Assessment of Damages

3. Are the Statutory Provisions on Damages a Compulsory or an Optional Part of the Contract?

4. The Field of Application of the Provisions on Damages in the Collective Agreements Act

5. The Apportionment of Damages among Several Wrongdoers

6. Extinction of Claims for Damages under the Right of Association Act

7. Other Sanctions against Unlawful Actions

ABBREVIATIONS

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

APPENDICES

1. Act respecting Collective Agreements

2. Act respecting the Labour Court

3. Act respecting the Right of Association and the Right of Collective Bargaining

4. Act respecting Conciliation in Trade Disputes

5. Basic Agreement between the Swedish Employers' Confederation and the Confederation of Swedish Trade Unions

6. Agreements regarding Works Councils

7. Collective Agreement between the Swedish Metal Trades Employers' Association and the respective Trade Unions

8. Joint Shop Rules

9. Collective Agreement between the Swedish Metal Trades Employers' Association and the Swedish Union of Salaried Employees in Industry.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9780674600058

0674600053

OCLC:

935284362