2024-04-252023/24:AU8 · p.7AULabour market
Workplace crime
Measures against labour-market crime
What's at stake: Labour-market crime distorts competition, undermines legitimate businesses, and leaves workers - not least foreign labour - at risk of exploitation. How forcefully and how well-coordinated the state's response is affects both law enforcement and the protection of vulnerable people in the labour market.
Case texts and AI reasoning are AI-translated from the Swedish originals; the Swedish text is authoritative.
What the vote decides
The vote concerns whether parliament should call on the government to take further, more coordinated action against labour-market crime, or whether the work already under way is sufficient.
Yes Yes — the committee proposal
The committee notes that the government is already giving broad priority to combating labour-market crime, including a historically large investment in the judicial system, active agencies, and ongoing inquiries and legislative proposals. Since broad work is already under way in the direction the motions call for, the committee recommends rejecting the motions.
No No — the reservations
Reservation 16 (C)
The reserving member argues that the committee underestimates the need in this area and wants the government to set up a national, round-the-clock hotline - under the Gender Equality Agency - that victims of human trafficking and labour exploitation, as well as the public, can turn to for help and information, since outreach and identification of victims today is inadequate.
Summarised from the committee report. Party labels in the summary come from the report, not from the vote.
What do the votes mean here?
Yes The committee proposal: rejecting the motions (keeping things as they are).
No Backing the counter-proposal: reservation 16 by C.
Abstain The party marks a position of its own that is not one of the two final alternatives.
What each plan points to — and how the party voted
For each party: the vote its own election manifesto and party programme point to in this case, next to how the party actually voted. A plan can only point to Yes or No; a party can also abstain.
| Plan | Vote | Confidence | Evidence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | No | Abstain 0/0/21/3 | departs from the plan | confidence: medium | not addressed |
| S | No | Abstain 0/0/89/17 | departs from the plan | confidence: medium | not addressed |
| MP | No | Abstain 0/0/14/4 | departs from the plan | confidence: medium | not addressed |
| C | No | No 0/20/0/4 | follows the plan | confidence: medium | not addressed |
| L | No | Yes 14/0/0/2 | departs from the plan | confidence: low | derived |
| KD | No | Yes 15/0/0/4 | departs from the plan | confidence: low | not addressed |
| M | No | Yes 56/0/0/12 | departs from the plan | confidence: medium | not addressed |
| SD | No | Yes 62/0/0/10 | departs from the plan | confidence: low | derived |
Committee proposal
The Riksdag rejects the motions 2023/24:439 by Ciczie Weidby et al. (V) amendments 1-5, 18 and 19, 2023/24:956 by Annika Hirvonen et al. (MP) amendments 2, 4 and 5, 2023/24:1559 by Johan Andersson et al. (S), 2023/24:2043 by Kristoffer Lindberg et al. (S), 2023/24:2499 by Helena Vilhelmsson et al. (C) amendment 23, 2023/24:2620 by Teresa Carvalho et al. (S) amendments 43-45 and 50, 2023/24:2637 by Jennie Nilsson et al. (S) amendment 38, 2023/24:2640 by Ardalan Shekarabi et al. (S) amendment 46, 2023/24:2645 by Niklas Karlsson et al. (S) amendment 16, and 2023/24:2669 by Märta Stenevi et al. (MP) amendments 56-61.
Original (Swedish)
Riksdagen avslår motionerna 2023/24:439 av Ciczie Weidby m.fl. (V) yrkandena 1-5, 18 och 19, 2023/24:956 av Annika Hirvonen m.fl. (MP) yrkandena 2, 4 och 5, 2023/24:1559 av Johan Andersson m.fl. (S), 2023/24:2043 av Kristoffer Lindberg m.fl. (S), 2023/24:2499 av Helena Vilhelmsson m.fl. (C) yrkande 23, 2023/24:2620 av Teresa Carvalho m.fl. (S) yrkandena 43-45 och 50, 2023/24:2637 av Jennie Nilsson m.fl. (S) yrkande 38, 2023/24:2640 av Ardalan Shekarabi m.fl. (S) yrkande 46, 2023/24:2645 av Niklas Karlsson m.fl. (S) yrkande 16 och 2023/24:2669 av Märta Stenevi m.fl. (MP) yrkandena 56-61.
Riksdag decision: The causes of the increasing number of fatal accidents in working life should be mapped and proposals formulated to reduce the risks in this area. Particular focus should be directed at the most vulnerable sectors, such as the construction industry. This is the view of the Riksdag, which decided to make a request—a so-called tillkännagivande (formal notification)—to the government on this matter. According to the notification, the conclusions of the mapping should be used in the work of the relevant authorities on this issue and also in the implementation of the government's working environment strategy. The decision is based on what is called a committee initiative from the Labour Market Committee. This means that the committee initiated the proposal, and it does not come from a government proposition or motions from members, which is otherwise the usual approach. At the same time, the Riksdag rejected approximately 120 proposals in motions on working environment and working hours from the general motion period of 2023, partly citing ongoing work.
Counter-proposals
- The counter-proposal wants to establish a crisis commission for the construction industry to investigate the causes of fatal accidents. (C) — Reservation 16
Plan vs actual vote
Every party, in chamber order: what its own plan pointed to, how it voted, and the reasoning behind both. Highlighted rows are where the two differ — but a vote that follows the plan is a result too, so the reasoning is there for every party.
The plan asserts that exploitation of labour migrants to worse terms can never be accepted and that human trafficking is growing.
Plan documents: party programme · 2022 manifesto
Reasoning and quotes
The plan asserts that exploitation of labour migrants to worse terms can never be accepted and that human trafficking is growing. A 24-hour hotline that identifies and reaches vulnerable people is a means for exactly that commitment. The plan does not mention the hotline as such, so the support is derived from the commitment against exploitation.
Original (Swedish)
Planen slår fast att utnyttjande av arbetskraftsinvandrare till sämre villkor aldrig kan accepteras och att människohandeln växer. En dygnet-runt-bemannad hotline som identifierar och når utsatta är ett medel för just det åtagandet. Planen nämner inte hotlinen som sådan, varför stödet är härlett ur åtagandet mot utnyttjande.
- stop exploitation of labour migrantsdecisive»arbetskraftsinvandrare utnyttjas till sämre villkor eller strippade avtal.« (party programme ↗)“labour migrants are exploited to worse terms or stripped agreements.”
- counter human trafficking»Människohandel inom och över nationsgränser växer i omfattning.« (party programme ↗)“Human trafficking within and across national borders is growing in scope.”
- exploitation as a central threat»Lönedumpning, ekonomisk brottslighet och utnyttjande är centrala hot idag.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Wage dumping, economic crime and exploitation are central threats today.”
- independence from the employer»Ingen av oss ska behöva utstå rasism på arbetsplatsen eller vara beroende av arbetsgivaren för att få stanna i Sverige.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“None of us should have to endure racism at work or be dependent on the employer to stay in Sweden.”
The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.
The election manifesto notes that current labour immigration often leads to people being exploited and demands strong action against workplace crime; an outreach support function round the clock is a direct means to identify the vulnerable.
Plan documents: 2022 manifesto
Reasoning and quotes
The election manifesto notes that current labour immigration often leads to people being exploited and demands strong action against workplace crime; an outreach support function round the clock is a direct means to identify the vulnerable. The party also wants to increase resources to the helplines serving vulnerable people. The counter-proposal's demand thus aligns with the plan.
Original (Swedish)
Valmanifestet konstaterar att dagens arbetskraftsinvandring ofta leder till att människor utnyttjas och kräver krafttag mot arbetslivskriminaliteten; en uppsökande stödfunktion dygnet runt är ett direkt medel för att identifiera de utsatta. Partiet vill också öka resurserna till de jourer som möter utsatta människor. Motförslagets krav ligger därmed i linje med planen.
- prevent exploitation of workersdecisive»Dessutom leder dagens arbetskraftsinvandring ofta till att människor utnyttjas.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Moreover, current labour immigration often leads to people being exploited.”
- strong action against workplace crime»Krafttag mot arbetslivskriminaliteten. Arbetslivs kriminalitet ska inte finnas på svensk arbetsmarknad« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Strong action against workplace crime. Workplace crime shall not exist on the Swedish labour market”
- support for the vulnerable»som ökat resurserna till kvinno- och tjejjourernas viktiga arbete« (2022 manifesto ↗)“which increased resources to women's and girls' helplines' important work”
- international action against crime»Vi vill se fler och intensifierande internationella samarbeten mot smuggling av bland annat vapen och narkotika.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“We want to see more and intensifying international cooperation against smuggling of, among other things, weapons and drugs.”
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The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.
The plan requires national regulations against poor working conditions and unscrupulous employers and wants authorities to crack down on organised crime's enterprises, including worker accommodation.
Plan documents: party programme · 2022 manifesto
Reasoning and quotes
The plan requires national regulations against poor working conditions and unscrupulous employers and wants authorities to crack down on organised crime's enterprises, including worker accommodation. A 24-hour staffed hotline for victims of human trafficking and labour exploitation is an outreach way to reach precisely those vulnerable that the plan wants to protect. The plan also has a general line about a coordinated exit route for those who are vulnerable.
Original (Swedish)
Planen kräver nationella regleringar mot dåliga arbetsvillkor och oseriösa arbetsgivare och vill att myndigheterna slår till mot den organiserade brottslighetens företag, bland annat gästarbetarbostäder. En dygnet-runt-bemannad hotline för offer för människohandel och arbetskraftsexploatering är ett uppsökande sätt att nå just de utsatta som planen vill skydda. Planen har också en generell linje om en samordnad väg ut för den som är utsatt.
- against labour exploitationdecisive»Ett öppet regelverk ställer samtidigt krav på nationella regleringar och internationella samarbeten för att motverka diskriminering, dåliga arbetsvillkor och oseriösa arbetsgivare.« (party programme ↗)“An open regulatory framework simultaneously requires national regulations and international cooperation to prevent discrimination, poor working conditions and unscrupulous employers.”
- inter-authority cooperation against criminal schemes»stoppa finansieringen av de kriminella gängen genom att stärka myndighetssamverkan« (2022 manifesto ↗)“stop the financing of criminal gangs by strengthening inter-authority cooperation”
- coordinated exit route for vulnerable»skapa en dörr ut för våldsutsatta i hela landet, så att ansvaret för skydd, boende och vård samordnas direkt efter uppbrottet.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“create an exit door for violence victims throughout the country, so that responsibility for protection, accommodation and care is coordinated immediately after leaving.”
- equal conditions for labour migrants»Människor som arbetskraftsinvandrar ska ha lika goda förutsättningar på arbetsmarknaden som andra personer i Sverige.« (party programme ↗)“People who labour immigrate shall have equal opportunities in the labour market as other persons in Sweden.”
The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.
The plan states that society should be free from human trafficking and that the victim's perspective should be strengthened so that those affected receive better support.
Plan documents: party programme · 2022 manifesto
Reasoning and quotes
The plan states that society should be free from human trafficking and that the victim's perspective should be strengthened so that those affected receive better support. A round-the-clock national hotline is a concrete way to reach and identify precisely the victims that the plan wants to protect. The plan moreover wants to strangle organized crime's income, of which labour exploitation is a part.
Original (Swedish)
Planen slår fast att samhället ska vara fritt från människohandel och att brottsofferperspektivet ska stärkas så att den som utsatts får bättre stöd. En dygnet-runt-bemannad nationell hotline är ett konkret sätt att nå och identifiera just de utsatta som planen vill skydda. Planen vill dessutom strypa den organiserade brottslighetens inkomster, vilket arbetskraftsexploatering är en del av.
- stop human traffickingdecisive»ett samhälle fritt från våld i hemmet, människohandel och prostitution.« (party programme ↗)“a society free from domestic violence, human trafficking and prostitution.”
- strengthened support for victims»Brottsofferperspektivet måste stärkas. Den som utsatts för brott ska få upprättelse och bättre stöd.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“The victim's perspective must be strengthened. Those who have been victimized by crime should receive redress and better support.”
- better support for those affected»Det är också viktigt att brottsoffer får bättre stöd och att eftervåldet bekämpas.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“It is also important that crime victims receive better support and that secondary victimization is combated.”
- strangle criminal proceeds»Dessutom bör en utredning om gängens inkomster och hur dessa kan strypas genomföras.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Moreover, an investigation of gangs' income and how it can be strangled should be carried out.”
The plan makes support for crime victims a main task for the justice system and social services and establishes that more needs to be done to prevent labor migration from being abused.
Plan documents: party programme
Reasoning and quotes
The plan makes support for crime victims a main task for the justice system and social services and establishes that more needs to be done to prevent labor migration from being abused. A national helpline for victims of human trafficking and labor exploitation is a concrete application of these commitments. However, the plan does not mention hotlines, so the conclusion is derived.
Original (Swedish)
Planen gör stöd till brottsoffer till ett huvuduppdrag för rättsväsende och socialtjänst och slår fast att mer behöver göras för att arbetskraftsinvandringen inte ska missbrukas. En nationell jourlinje för offer för människohandel och arbetskraftsexploatering är en konkret tillämpning av dessa åtaganden. Planen nämner dock inte hotlines, så slutsatsen är härledd.
- support for crime victimsdecisive»Insatser för att stödja brottsoffer är ett huvuduppdrag för både rättsväsende och socialtjänst.« (party programme ↗)“Efforts to support crime victims are a main task for both justice system and social services.”
- prevent labor exploitation»Mer behöver göras för att systemet för arbetskraftsinvandring inte ska missbrukas för till exempel svartjobb.« (party programme ↗)“More needs to be done for the labor migration system not to be abused for example black market work.”
- combat human trafficking»Prostitution är i dag ofta en del av den gränslösa organiserade människohandeln.« (party programme ↗)“Prostitution is today often part of the limitless organized human trafficking.”
- hotlines complement public services»De fristående brottsofferjourerna och kvinnojourerna är ett omistligt komplement till det offentligas insatser.« (party programme ↗)“Independent crime victim hotlines and women's hotlines are an indispensable complement to the public's efforts.”
The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.
The plan says that society shall side with crime victims and that human trafficking shall be combated with force, and that victims of violence shall be given adequate support and protection.
Plan documents: party programme
Reasoning and quotes
The plan says that society shall side with crime victims and that human trafficking shall be combated with force, and that victims of violence shall be given adequate support and protection. A staffed national line is a way to reach and identify exactly those victims who would otherwise not be found. Support to vulnerable people from voluntary organizations shall also be encouraged, which is close to the counter-proposal's outreach approach.
Original (Swedish)
Planen säger att samhället ska ställa sig på brottsoffrets sida och att människohandel ska bekämpas med kraft, och att våldsutsatta ska ges adekvat stöd och skydd. En bemannad nationell linje är ett sätt att nå och identifiera just de offer som annars inte hittas. Frivilligorganisationernas stöd till utsatta ska dessutom uppmuntras, vilket ligger nära motförslagets uppsökande ansats.
- society sides with crime victimsdecisive»Samhället ska ställa sig på brottsoffrets sida.« (party programme ↗)“Society shall side with crime victims.”
- combat sexualized human trafficking»EU ska nyttjas för att med kraft motarbeta den sexualiserade slavhandeln med kvinnor och barn.« (party programme ↗)“The EU shall be used to vigorously combat the sexualized trafficking of women and children.”
- support and protection for victims»Kvinnor, män och barn som utsatts för våld i en nära relation ska ges adekvat stöd och skydd.« (party programme ↗)“Women, men and children who have experienced violence in a close relationship shall be given adequate support and protection.”
- support from voluntary organizations»villigorganisationernas stöd till dessa utsatta våldsoffer ska uppmuntras.« (party programme ↗)“voluntary organizations' support for these victims of violence shall be encouraged.”
The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.
The plan wants to strengthen the crime victim's position and specifically identifies national support lines that shall be able to remain open around the clock, and to investigate a state support line for vulnerable crime victims.
Plan documents: 2022 manifesto
Reasoning and quotes
The plan wants to strengthen the crime victim's position and specifically identifies national support lines that shall be able to remain open around the clock, and to investigate a state support line for vulnerable crime victims. It also warns of a growing shadow society with illegal work and social exclusion. A 24-hour staffed hotline for victims of human trafficking and labour exploitation is in line with these commitments.
Original (Swedish)
Planen vill stärka brottsoffrets ställning och pekar särskilt ut nationella stödlinjer som ska kunna hålla öppet dygnet runt, samt utreda en statlig stödlinje för utsatta brottsoffer. Den varnar också för ett växande skuggsamhälle med illegalt arbete och social utsatthet. En dygnet-runt-bemannad hotline för offer för människohandel och arbetskraftsexploatering ligger i linje med dessa åtaganden.
- support lines around the clockdecisive»Stärka Bris nationella stödlinje och andra stödlinjer så att de kan hålla öppet dygnet runt« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Strengthen Bris national support line and other support lines so that they can stay open around the clock”
- state support line for crime victims»Utreda införandet av en statlig stödlinje för äldre brottsoffer« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Investigate the establishment of a state support line for elderly crime victims”
- counter shadow society»Vi riskerar annars ett växande skuggsamhälle, med social utsatthet, illegalt arbete och brottslighet – där särskilt barn drabbas hårt.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“We risk otherwise a growing shadow society, with social exclusion, illegal work and crime - where particularly children are hit hard.”
- protection of crime victims»Stärka skyddet för vittnen och brottsoffer« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Strengthen the protection of witnesses and crime victims”
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The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.
The plan wants to strengthen the position of crime victims and increase support and assistance to those who have suffered crime, and it notes itself that trafficking of residence permits and people occurs in Sweden.
Plan documents: 2022 manifesto
Reasoning and quotes
The plan wants to strengthen the position of crime victims and increase support and assistance to those who have suffered crime, and it notes itself that trafficking of residence permits and people occurs in Sweden. A national support line for the affected aligns with that crime victim perspective. Uncertainty is great since the plan's main approach to labour exploitation is labour market testing and a stop to low-skilled labour immigration, not outreach support services.
Original (Swedish)
Planen vill stärka brottsoffrets ställning och öka stödet och hjälpen till den som utsatts för brott, och den konstaterar själv att handel med uppehållstillstånd och människor förekommer i Sverige. En nationell stödlinje för utsatta ligger i linje med det brottsofferperspektivet. Osäkerheten är stor eftersom planens huvudspår mot arbetskraftsexploatering är arbetsmarknadsprövning och stopp för lågkvalificerad arbetskraftsinvandring, inte uppsökande stödverksamhet.
- strengthened victim supportdecisive»Stärka brottsoffrets ställning och öka stödet till brottsoffer« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Strengthen the position of crime victims and increase support to crime victims”
- human trafficking must be combated»Korruption, fusk och handel med både uppehållstillstånd och människor är vanligt förekommande.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“Corruption, fraud and trafficking in both residence permits and people are common.”
- support and assistance for victims»Även rätten till ersättning, stöd och hjälp när brottet ändå skett måste stärkas.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“The right to compensation, support and assistance when the crime has nonetheless occurred must also be strengthened.”
- labour market testing against exploitation»För arbetstillstånd behöver Sverige införa en riktig arbetsmarknadsprövning för att förhindra att arbetsgivare importerar billig arbetskraft från fattiga länder för att utföra yrken som kräver liten eller ingen utbildning.« (2022 manifesto ↗)“For work permits, Sweden needs to introduce proper labour market testing to prevent employers from importing cheap labour from poor countries to perform jobs requiring little or no education.”
The plan takes no explicit position on what the committee actually decided — often because the committee's reason was procedural. The stance is derived and fully cited, but it does not show the party broke a commitment.
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Sources and documents
- The committee report on riksdagen.se (2023/24:AU8)
- Committee report full text (HB01AU8)
- Per-MP voting data (API)
- Case status (API)
Documents under consideration
- Motion 2023/24:1040 — Bättre arbetsmiljö av Carina Ödebrink och Azra Muranovic (båda S)
- Motion 2023/24:123 — Sverige och EU:s arbetstidsdirektiv av Eric Palmqvist (SD)
- Motion 2023/24:1252 — Lagstiftning för distansarbete av Martina Johansson m.fl. (C)
- Motion 2023/24:1310 — Stärkt tillträdesrätt för skyddsombud av Hanna Westerén (S)
- Motion 2023/24:1328 — Utrikes föddas upplevelse av sin arbetsmiljö av Jamal El-Haj (S)
- Motion 2023/24:1519 — En grön klimathandlingsplan för Sverige av Elin Söderberg m.fl. (MP)
- Motion 2023/24:1559 — Ordning och reda i upphandlingar av Johan Andersson m.fl. (S)
- Motion 2023/24:1776 — Klädbidrag till personal inom förskola av Michael Rubbestad (SD)
- Motion 2023/24:1842 — Regionala skyddsombuds tillträde till arbetsplatser av Adnan Dibrani och Lars Mejern Larsson (båda S)
- Motion 2023/24:2010 — Företagshälsovård för alla arbetstagare av Magnus Manhammar (S)
- Motion 2023/24:2019 — Stärkandet av rehabiliteringsansvaret för företagaren av Sanna Backeskog m.fl. (S)
- Motion 2023/24:2041 — Arbetsskor till omsorgs- och förskolepersonal av Sanna Backeskog (S)
- Motion 2023/24:2043 — Krafttag mot arbetslivskriminaliteten av Kristoffer Lindberg m.fl. (S)
- Motion 2023/24:2339 — En fungerande sjukförsäkring av Nooshi Dadgostar m.fl. (V)
- Motion 2023/24:2356 — Stärkande av skyddsombudens roll av Marianne Fundahn m.fl. (S)
- Motion 2023/24:2359 — Ett arbetsliv fritt från våld av Heléne Björklund m.fl. (S)
- Motion 2023/24:2368 — Sanktionsavgifter vid arbetsmiljöbrott av Johan Andersson m.fl. (S)
- Motion 2023/24:2369 — Arbetsmiljöutbildning av Johan Andersson m.fl. (S)
- Motion 2023/24:2382 — Sanktionsavgifter för arbetsgivare som inte följer arbetsmiljöföreskrifter av Jessica Rodén m.fl. (S)
- Motion 2023/24:239 — Arbetsmiljö och arbetsmarknad för nattarbetare av Fredrik Lindahl (SD)
Source: The Swedish Parliament