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The members of Ellint have conducted an overview of the implementation of the EU Whistleblower Directive in a number of countries, namely: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Spain. In addition, Ellint has also looked at the current protections of whistleblowers in the UK, China and Switzerland. The overview […]

The Whistleblower Protection Act (the “Act”) was passed on 24 June 2021, meaning that companies with more than 49 employees are now obliged to establish a whistleblower scheme. The passing of the Act was delayed, due to a several objections being raised during the consultation period. The main objection being the lack of provision to […]

Facebook, like other social media platforms, allows companies to target job advertisements to certain groups of Facebook users. It is possible for ads to be targeted at specific age groups or for them to be gender specific. However, two recent decisions from the Equal Treatment Board show that companies should proceed with caution when using […]

Introduction video to Whistleblower Act and Whistleblower Directive with Carley Wilson

ELLINT, the International employment and labor law firms’network, welcomes Spanish employment boutique law firm álvarez lentner (www.alvarezlentner.com). Based in Madrid and providing services throughout the whole Spanish territory, the young firm created 6 years ago advises both companies and individuals on a wide range of employment and labor law matters. With a strong practice in […]

Legal 500 has announced its “leading individuals” and “hall of famers” for this year. We are pleased to announced that Mette Klingsten has again been ranked by Legal 500 as one of the 5 leading individuals in employment and labor law in Denmark. Every year, the Legal 500 assesses law firms in more than 150 […]

  It is common practice for companies in Denmark to conduct salary reviews with employees in March and April. In many cases, it is agreed in the individual employment contracts that an annual salary evaluation must take place.  Alternatively, the salary review obligation may arise from a collective agreement, which may stipulate that either wage […]

Entry to Denmark for foreigners habitually resident abroad is currently limited. In order to enter Denmark, a foreigner habitually resident abroad requires a worthy purpose. To limit the spread of infection with Covid-19, the Danish authorities have also initiated additional requirements for workers travelling into Denmark. It is essential as a company that you comply with these requirements. We are aware that the Danish Working and Environment Authority have undertaken spot checks in workplaces where foreign […]

The EU Whistleblower Protection Directive must be implemented in Denmark by 17 December 2021. On 24 February 2021, the Ministry of Justice sent a draft whistleblowing bill, implementing the Directive for consultation. The deadline for submission of comments on the bill is the 24 March 2021. The bill is expected to be considered in parliament […]

ELLINT’s members has created a brief guide to national laws relating to the rights of employers to restrict competitive activities by employees after the termination of their employment. Such post-termination restrictions can include: non-competes (which prevent the employee taking up a competitive job); non-solicitation of clients (preventing clients from being approached or dealt with); and […]

From 1 February 2021, employers can voluntarily pay the frozen holiday funds earned in the period 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 to the Employees ‘Fund for Receivable Holiday Funds (Employees’ Holiday Funds). The Employees’ Holiday Funds is a fund that manages the holiday pay earned in the transition year prior to implementation of […]

On 26 January 2020, the Government and parliamentary parties entered into an agreement on new requirements for those entering Denmark from abroad.  The new rules impose further restrictions for those who travel into Denmark The agreement means that everyone who travels into Denmark after a stay abroad is now covered by a requirement for testing […]