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In certain circumstances the general rules regarding notification of holidays can be waived pursuant to the Holiday Act. Therefore, for companies experiencing acute order decline, job shortages and similar due to covid-19, it may be relevant to consider utilising the relevant provisions to notify employees that they should take a period of holiday at short […]

On April 8, 2020, the Danish Business Authority prepared guidelines for the gradual reopening of office workplaces after Easter, so as to minimize the risk of contagion spread. As of April 14, 2020, employees of private companies are, once again able to physically meet at work, provided that such a meeting is fully justified. The […]

The government in Demark has adopted a number of relief packages for companies and employees as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19. However not all companies will qualify for relief under the government schemes but still have the need to make cost savings. In those circumstances it will be necessary for companies to look […]

The pay compensation scheme is in place to support those companies that experience exceptional financial hardship due to COVID-19 and face having to make redundancies of at least 30 per cent of the workforce or more than 50 employees as a result of the financial hardship. The scheme gives the company the right to temporary […]

Below is an overview of some of the most important questions and answers affecting employers and employees in connection with the outbreak of COVID- 19 in Denmark, along with an overview of the issues that you as an employer also need to be aware of . If you are looking for an answer that is […]

An outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Denmark has now prompted private employers to ensure that as many people as possible work from home, take time off in lieu or take a vacation. Furthermore, it is urged that only physical meetings, etc., are held when absolutely necessary and that other relevant measures are taken to ensure […]

Many companies are preparing for a potentially larger outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Denmark. In this context, it is still the general employment rules that apply, and which companies can rely on, but it may be wise to take a holistic approach to the rules and the management of the employees’ potential worries. Employment law […]

While several of the major agreements have been negotiated in place, collective bargaining between a number of employers’ organisations and unions continunes. Already, trends can be deduced from the agreements, which include, among other things, wage increases, increases in the contribution to the free choice account and earmarked parental leave. Industry sectors  have traditionally been […]

The Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet) has just issued a notice that the processing of personal data in employment relationships is one of the areas that will be focused on in connection with inspections to be made by the agency in the second half of 2019. The inspections will take place in a wide range […]

Many areas of employment law are left for national countries to legislate for as they see fit. However, one key area that is often impacted at an EU level is that of working time. Whilst many would view that there are benefits to the business for not overworking employees, at the EU level this is […]

The data processing and storage activities of “taxa 4×35” may result in significant financial penalties for the Danish taxi service company, with the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet( recommending a fine of DKK 1.2 million. This is the first public recommendation for a fine that Datatilsynet has made in relation to the 2018 Danish Data […]

Following the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May of last year, penalties increased for failure to comply. Slowly but surely, instances of fines and other forms of penalties being imposed for violation of this regulation and related national laws have begun emerging. Media attention has recently peaked on this […]