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Psychological Work-related Injuries: A Focus on the Psychological Work Environment

An employer’s duty to ensure that working conditions are safe and health applies not only to the physical environment but also to the psychological work environment. Mental health issues/psychological harm caused by the work environment — including harassment, bullying, or lack of managerial support — can in some cases give rise to claims for compensation […]
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The Danish Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of the Workers’ Compensation Act in Relation to Work from Home

On 2 May 2025, the Danish Supreme Court delivered an important ruling clarifying the scope of section 5 of the Danish Workers’ Compensation Act (arbejdsskadesikringsloven) in relation to injuries sustained while working from home. The Case An employer had instructed an employee to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic but had not provided any […]
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Employee or self-employed? – The common definition of employee in Danish and EU law

The boundary between employees and self-employed individuals is a cornerstone of employment law. This is because only employees are covered by central employment laws – including the Salaried Employees Act, the Holiday Act, the Working Hours Act and the Employment Contracts Act – and in many cases also by collective agreements. An incorrect classification can […]
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Mette Klingsten

Mette Klingsten is a lawyer with the right of audience in the Supreme Court and has extensive experience in labor and employment law, litigation, and board work.

Mads Bernstorn

Mads Bernstorn's experience lies in the financial sector where he worked with the Employers' Association. Today, he deals with all areas of labour and employment law.

Carley Wilson

Carley advises on matters regard employment law, including international terms of employment.

Kirsten Elisabeth Have

Kirsten is a legal assistant and assists with employment law, including advice to companies and employees in connection with employment, dismissals and questions about maternity, leave, holidays, salary benefits and more.

Cecilie Dreiø

Cecilie is a legal assistant and assists with employment law, including advice to companies and employees in connection with employment, dismissals and questions about maternity, leave, holidays, salary benefits and more.

Emilia Rebecca Rosenstadt

Emilia is a legal assistant and assists with employment law, including advice to companies and employees in connection with employment, dismissals and questions about maternity, leave, holidays, salary benefits and more.

Katarina Mercebach

Katarina is responsible for the office's marketing, which includes marketing strategy and newsletters.

Jannick Chlemdorff

Jannick Chlemdorff is the firm's financial controller with responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping, financial statements, and financial follow-up.

Emma Drostby

Emma oversees the day-to-day running of the office.

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Employment contracts and other legal documents

We assist with the preparation of employment contracts and other HR legal documents.
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International employment

We provide advise on international employment of Danish companies.
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Individual and collective redundancies

We assist companies in unusual situations such as collective layoffs and other restructuring processes.
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International consultancy

Mette Klingsten Law Firm LLP is a proud member of ELLint, a network of specialized law firms in Europe. We collaborate with our ELLint colleagues to advise clients across borders, offer training and effective coordination. Our cooperation includes the production of multi-compatible employment law documents. Where ELLint cannot assist directly, we work with local law firms to ensure full coverage of our clients’ needs.

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