Why the gap persists is one debate. This article focuses on another: what the EPTD is likely to change in the Swedish market, and what employers need to prepare for. Myth-Busting: Pay Openness Depends on Where You Work First, we need to debunk a myth: not all Swedes’ salaries are
kept in the dark. Employee salary details are public at central government agencies and can be requested under the principle of public access, as regulated by the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (Offentlighets- och sekretesslagen). The rule generally does not apply to state-owned companies (with exceptions) and does not apply in
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