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Danish Government Proposes Implementation of EU Pay Transparency Directive
The Danish government has submitted a bill to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive for public consultation. Under the proposal, the new rules would not take effect until 1 January 2027, despite the directive originally requiring implementation into Danish law by 7 June 2026. This delay is intended to give employers more time to adjust […]
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New Rulings on Overtime Pay for Part-Time Employees – EU Law Changes Established Practice
A new landmark arbitration award establishes that part-time employees can no longer be denied overtime pay until they reach the full-time threshold of 37 hours per week. The decision, delivered in the wake of two rulings from the Court of Justice of the European Union, changes long-standing practice pursuant to the industrial collective agreements and […]
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Temporary workers must be compensated for inferior conditions
On 3 November 2025, the Labour Court issued a landmark decision that changes the interpretation of the Danish Temporary Agency Act. The ruling clarifies when a temporary employment agency may lawfully deviate from the principle of equal treatment. Facts of the case The case involved a temporary worker who worked as a receptionist at Skejby […]
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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.
Victoria Hilfling Petersen
Victoria assists the firm’s lawyers with general legal casework, including matters related to dismissals, employment, and administrative tasks connected to the firm’s legal proceedings.
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.
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.
Nora Baardsen
Valdemar Hass
Business Areas
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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We regularly organize various events, including webinars, networking meetings and courses.
Media
We regularly organize various events, including webinars, networking meetings and courses.
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.
