WORK PERMITS

Unions say new work permit salary rules won't stop fraud

1:43 min
  • The new rules for work permits for non-EU citizens won't prevent fraud, unions tell Swedish Radio News.

  • 'Dana' was offered a higher salary to meet the new 27,360 kronor per month threshold, but also told he would have to pay back the surplus to his employer in cash.

  • The Hotel and Restaurant Workers' Union thinks more checks on unscrupulous employers are needed.