Swedish non-compete clauses lock 35,000 engineers, hindering job mobility

Non-compete clauses in Swedish private-sector engineering contracts are locking in up to 35,000 engineers, with some barred for up to a year when competitors offer better terms. The chief legal officer of Sveriges Ingenjörer highlights the significant impact on workforce mobility. This is a labor-market regulatory issue with potential implications for talent allocation and wage dynamics in Sweden's engineering sector.