The Kalmar region in Sweden has decided to request an exemption from work-hour rules for 20 ambulances this summer. The exemption would apply from June to August and cover 15 ambulance stations, including those in Oskarshamn, Kalmar, and Västervik. New work-hour rules introduced in October 2023 require employees to have 11 consecutive hours of rest per 24-hour period, but some regions cannot comply during summer when ambulance staff take vacation.
The region has sought similar exemptions in recent summers.