1. is there a collective agreement?
If your employer has a collective agreement, you have good basic protection with several benefits. It regulates all important issues such as:
- working time
- vacation time
- sick pay
- parental pay
- overtime compensation
- notice periods
- insurances
- pensions
When you have a collective agreement, your employment contract can be kept short. If the employer does not have a collective agreement, the employment contract becomes even more important.
On Ersättningskollen
External link, opens in new window. you can compare your compensation if you suffer an illness or accident with or without a collective agreement
2. Your employment contract
Your employment contract should specify the position you will hold, the type of employment, working hours, holidays, your salary and when it will be paid, etc. The employment contract should also state whether and, if so, which collective agreement applies.
The employment contract is your security if the employer does not live up to what they promised you. It is therefore important that the contract is signed by both the employer and you no later than the day you start your employment.
Read more about what should be included in the employment contract.
3. type of employment
The type of employment you have must be specified. You may be employed for an indefinite period or for a limited period, for example as a temporary worker or on an hourly basis. However, the main rule in both the Employment Protection Act (LAS) and in collective agreements is that employment contracts must be valid until further notice.
Normally, you cannot resign from a fixed-term contract. If you have such a contract, it may be a good idea to agree with your employer on a notice period.
Read more about different types of employment.
4. your salary
A new job should always be seen as an opportunity to improve your salary. Make sure you get the right salary for your first job after graduation. If your first salary is too low, it is difficult to correct it afterwards, and you risk falling behind in terms of salary during your career.
Your skills and responsibilities, together with your performance, should determine your salary. To get an idea of where you should be in terms of salary, you can consult the current salary statistics in Saco's salary search or contact Naturvetarnas' member advice service.
5. advice
If you want advice on your contract before you sign it or have other questions about your job and salary, you are welcome to contact Naturvetarnas member advice service.