Kollektivavtal i hästbranschen - utopi eller praktiskt möjligt?
(2024) JURM02 20242Department of Law
Faculty of Law
- Abstract (Swedish)
- Uppsatsen analyserar kollektivavtalstäckningen och arbetsvillkoren inom ridsporten i Sverige, en sektor där arbetsförhållanden ofta präglas av långa arbetsdagar, obetald övertid och osäkra anställningar. Sverige har generellt en hög kollektivavtalstäckning, men hästnäringen utgör ett tydligt undantag. Enligt undersökningen är kollektivavtalstäckningen hög bland ridskolor, där ca 91 % av verksamheterna omfattas, men i privata stall kan den vara så låg som 7,5 %.
Svartarbete är vanligt förekommande men även informella anställningsfor-mer som elevplatser, där lönen ofta ersätts med förmåner som boende och ridlektioner, bidrar till att vissa arbetsgivare ställer sig utanför det arbets-rättsliga systemet. Detta beror dels på bristen på... (More) - Uppsatsen analyserar kollektivavtalstäckningen och arbetsvillkoren inom ridsporten i Sverige, en sektor där arbetsförhållanden ofta präglas av långa arbetsdagar, obetald övertid och osäkra anställningar. Sverige har generellt en hög kollektivavtalstäckning, men hästnäringen utgör ett tydligt undantag. Enligt undersökningen är kollektivavtalstäckningen hög bland ridskolor, där ca 91 % av verksamheterna omfattas, men i privata stall kan den vara så låg som 7,5 %.
Svartarbete är vanligt förekommande men även informella anställningsfor-mer som elevplatser, där lönen ofta ersätts med förmåner som boende och ridlektioner, bidrar till att vissa arbetsgivare ställer sig utanför det arbets-rättsliga systemet. Detta beror dels på bristen på ekonomiska incitament, dels på den etablerade arbetskulturen i branschen. Många unga arbetstagare, som drivs av sitt intresse för hästar och ambitioner att göra karriär, är dessu-tom villiga att acceptera sämre arbetsvillkor hos välkända arbetsgivare, vilket minskar trycket på arbetsgivare att ansluta sig till kollektivavtal.
För att öka kollektivavtalstäckningen inom ridsporten föreslås flera åtgärder. Informationsinsatser som riktar sig till arbetstagare kan öka medvetenheten om kollektivavtalens fördelar, samtidigt som ekonomiska incitament såsom kvalitetsmärkningar och sänkta försäkringspremier kan stimulera arbetsgivare att ansluta sig. Anpassningar av kollektivavtalen till branschens specifika behov, exempelvis genom säsongsanpassningar och stöd för vidareutbild-ning, lyfts också fram som viktiga strategier. För att motverka svartarbete föreslås ett ökat samarbete mellan myndigheter, såsom Skatteverket och Arbetsmiljöverket, för att stärka tillsynen och säkerställa att lagstiftningen efterlevs.
Sammanfattningsvis framgår att en kombination av utbildning, ekonomiska incitament, strukturella förändringar och förstärkt tillsyn är nödvändig för att höja kollektivavtalstäckningen och skapa en mer hållbar arbetsmarknad inom hästnäringen. (Less) - Abstract
- This thesis analyzes collective agreement coverage and working conditions in the Swedish equestrian sector, a field often characterized by long working hours, unpaid overtime, and insecure employment arrangements. While Sweden generally has high levels of collective agreement coverage, the equestrian industry stands out as a notable exception. According to the study, collective agreement coverage is high among riding schools, where approximately 91% of operations are covered, but it is as low as 7.5% in private stables.
Undeclared work is common in the sector, alongside informal employment arrangements such as “trainee positions,” where wages are frequently re-placed by benefits like housing and riding lessons. These practices contribute... (More) - This thesis analyzes collective agreement coverage and working conditions in the Swedish equestrian sector, a field often characterized by long working hours, unpaid overtime, and insecure employment arrangements. While Sweden generally has high levels of collective agreement coverage, the equestrian industry stands out as a notable exception. According to the study, collective agreement coverage is high among riding schools, where approximately 91% of operations are covered, but it is as low as 7.5% in private stables.
Undeclared work is common in the sector, alongside informal employment arrangements such as “trainee positions,” where wages are frequently re-placed by benefits like housing and riding lessons. These practices contribute to certain employers' disengagement from the formal labor system, driven by a lack of economic incentives and deeply ingrained workplace culture. Fur-thermore, many young workers, motivated by their passion for horses and aspirations for a career in the field, are willing to accept poorer working conditions at renowned employers, reducing the pressure on these businesses to join collective agreements.
Several measures are proposed to improve collective agreement coverage in the equestrian sector. Awareness campaigns targeting employees could in-crease understanding of the benefits of collective agreements, while eco-nomic incentives such as quality certifications and reduced insurance premi-ums could encourage employers to comply. Tailoring collective agreements to meet the sector's specific needs, such as through seasonal adjustments and support for further training, is also highlighted as a key strategy. Enhanced collaboration between authorities, such as the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish Work Environment Authority, is recommended to combat unde-clared work and strengthen compliance with labor laws.
In conclusion, a combination of education, economic incentives, structural reforms, and reinforced oversight is essential to increase collective agree-ment coverage and create a more sustainable and equitable labor market within the equestrian industry. (Less)
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- author
- Andén, Tilda LU
- supervisor
- organization
- alternative title
- Collective Agreements in the Equine Industry: Idealistic Vision or Practical Possibility?
- course
- JURM02 20242
- year
- 2024
- type
- H3 - Professional qualifications (4 Years - )
- subject
- keywords
- Arbetsrätt, kollektivavtal, hästnäring, arbetsmiljö
- language
- Swedish
- id
- 9180169
- date added to LUP
- 2025-01-27 10:03:04
- date last changed
- 2025-01-27 10:03:04
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abstract = {{This thesis analyzes collective agreement coverage and working conditions in the Swedish equestrian sector, a field often characterized by long working hours, unpaid overtime, and insecure employment arrangements. While Sweden generally has high levels of collective agreement coverage, the equestrian industry stands out as a notable exception. According to the study, collective agreement coverage is high among riding schools, where approximately 91% of operations are covered, but it is as low as 7.5% in private stables.
Undeclared work is common in the sector, alongside informal employment arrangements such as “trainee positions,” where wages are frequently re-placed by benefits like housing and riding lessons. These practices contribute to certain employers' disengagement from the formal labor system, driven by a lack of economic incentives and deeply ingrained workplace culture. Fur-thermore, many young workers, motivated by their passion for horses and aspirations for a career in the field, are willing to accept poorer working conditions at renowned employers, reducing the pressure on these businesses to join collective agreements.
Several measures are proposed to improve collective agreement coverage in the equestrian sector. Awareness campaigns targeting employees could in-crease understanding of the benefits of collective agreements, while eco-nomic incentives such as quality certifications and reduced insurance premi-ums could encourage employers to comply. Tailoring collective agreements to meet the sector's specific needs, such as through seasonal adjustments and support for further training, is also highlighted as a key strategy. Enhanced collaboration between authorities, such as the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish Work Environment Authority, is recommended to combat unde-clared work and strengthen compliance with labor laws.
In conclusion, a combination of education, economic incentives, structural reforms, and reinforced oversight is essential to increase collective agree-ment coverage and create a more sustainable and equitable labor market within the equestrian industry.}},
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note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Kollektivavtal i hästbranschen - utopi eller praktiskt möjligt?}},
year = {{2024}},
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