As summer approaches, the countdown to vacation begins for many employees. But what happens when the dream of time off clashes with business needs—and an employee decides to take vacation without prior approval?

In a recent expert commentary for Blendow Lexnova, Anneli Lönnborg, labour law specialist at Advokatfirman Fylgia, examines this issue through the lens of Swedish labour law and relevant case law from the Swedish Labour Court (Arbetsdomstolen).

Her analysis explores the legal consequences of unauthorised leave and under what circumstances such actions could constitute just cause for dismissal.

Read the full expert commentary here.