Arbetsförmedlingen letter explained in English
Job centre. The public employment service. It supports your job search and checks it if you get unemployment benefit.
Letters you may get
- Kallelse — a meeting with your job counsellor
- Underrättelse — they think you broke a rule; you can explain before a decision
- Beslut om varning eller avstängning — your benefit can be cut
What to do
- Send your activity report (aktivitetsrapport) every month on time.
- If you can’t come to a meeting, tell them before — missing it can lead to a warning.
- Find the deadline. Look for “senast”, “inom”, “sista dag”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“omprövning”, “överklagande”, “bestridande”). See the template.
Words you may see
- aktivitetsrapport
- A monthly report to Arbetsförmedlingen about your job search.
- kallelse
- An invitation to an appointment, meeting or hearing.
Questions
What is the Arbetsförmedlingen?
Job centre. The public employment service. It supports your job search and checks it if you get unemployment benefit.
How long do I have to answer a letter from the Arbetsförmedlingen?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “senast”, “inom”, “sista dag” — they mark the deadline. In Sweden, deadlines to appeal usually start on the day you received the decision (fick del av beslutet). If the office used simplified delivery (förenklad delgivning), the letter counts as received two weeks after it was sent. Briefly adds about 2 days for post — check when your letter really arrived. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“omprövning”, “överklagande”, “bestridande”).
Can I read a Arbetsförmedlingen letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in Swedish. Your letter never leaves your device.
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