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COVID-19: Overview

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 […]
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Coronavirus in the workplace

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 […]
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Handling of coronavirus in the workplace

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 […]
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Trends in collective bargaining

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 […]
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The Danish Data Protection Agency moves focus to the processing of personal data in employment relationships

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 […]
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Increasing emphasis on employer compliance with working time rules

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 […]
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The Danish Data Protection Agency makes first recommendation for fines in Denmark

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 […]
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More penalties for data breaches emerging under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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 […]
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BAOHUA Law Joins ELLINT

BRUSSELS, 8 January 2019 Following on from another successful year, specialist employment and labor law firm network ELLINT is pleased to announce its expansion into China with the entry of new member, Baohua Law Firm. Shanghai-based Baohua Law Firm is led by Founder and Chief Consultant Dong Baohua and is top-ranked in the Chambers’ Asia […]
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Webinar regarding the new Danish Holiday Law

On Wednesday, 6 February 2019, at 13:30 we are holding a webinar on the new holiday law. The webinar caters to key considerations for management in both HR and Finance. Please note that the webinar will be held in Danish. A large part of the practical matters relating to the new holiday law are probably already being handled for most companies. However […]
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The end of the year is approaching and we at Mette Klingsten Law Firm would like to take this opportunity to thank clients, partners and friends for a happy and eventful year and to wish you a Merry Christmas and a good 2019. The company has been developing well during the year. We have been fortunate […]
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New Parliamentary Year 2018/2019

As usual, on the first Tuesday of October, the Danish Parliament opened, and in that connection, the legislative agenda for the Ministry of Employment was presented. Below, you can read about the bills, which will affect private employers the most, and what the government will introduce during the new parliamentary year.   Amendment to the law […]
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