Law on working hours presented in the Danish Parliament
The Ministry of Employment has submitted, for consultation, a draft bill amending the Act implementing parts of the Working Time Directive and the Labour Court and Trade Union Arbitration Tribunals Act. According to the draft bill, the law will enter into force on 1 January 2024 The draft bill contains two main amendments, one of […]
When can a retention bonus be exempted from section 17a of the Salaried Employees Act?
The Supreme Court has determined that a retention bonus did not constitute renumeration and was an award to an employee for remaining in the position during a critical period for the company. The case concerned three employees who had entered into an agreement with their employer for a retention bonus of up to three […]
Diversity Month 2023
Together with our European network – Ellint – this month we have focused on diversity. The European Diversity Month raises awareness across the EU about the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and in society as a whole. It celebrates the efforts of organizations to promote diversity and diverse teams in the workplace and create […]
Conclusion of construction agreements has significant impact for foreign employees.
The Confederation of Danish Industry and 3F Byggegruppen have concluded negotiations and reached settlement on a 2-year agreement. Agreement was reached on 7 March 2023, covering the Building and Construction Agreement, the Building Agreement, the Masonry and Masonry Workers’ Agreement, the Floor Agreement and the Industrial Agreement and applies to all employees in the construction […]
Christmas and New Years video 2022
At Mette Klingsten Law firm, we thank our partners, clients and friends for a great 2022. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
The government’s legislative program for the parliamentary year 2022/2023
On 5 October 2022, the Government presented the legislative program for the parliamentary year 2022/2023, which included several changes to employment law provisions. The employment legislative program includes changes to rules for employers providing housing to employees, amendments to the Act on the Labour Market Fund for Posted Workers, and a proposed bill on employment […]
Sexual harassment – Board of Equal Treatment Judgment
As employers will already be aware, the Equal Treatment Act makes employers legally responsible if an employee is harassed at work by another employee. Sexual harassment cases not only affect the working environment but also the employer’s reputation. Furthermore, if an employee is successful with a claim of sexual harassment an award of compensation can […]
Specialist employment & labor law firm network ELLINT welcomes Portuguese law firm Paramount Legal
ELLINT, the international employment and labor law firms’ network is delighted to welcome Portuguese boutique employment law firm Paramount Legal (https://paramountlegal.pt) as a new member. With its office located in the city center of Lisbon, the firm covers a vast range of employment and immigration matters and provides services to both companies and individuals, throughout the whole Portuguese territory including the islands of Madeira and Azores. This new […]
Holiday settlement – time to take stock
We are fast approaching the end of the holiday taking period pursuant to the new Holiday Act (31 December), and employees will need to decide on how untaken holiday, relating to the fifth holiday week will be treated. Changes from the old Danish Holiday Act The rules for transfer / payment of unpaid holidays are […]
The Danish Government’s law program for the parliamentary year 2021/2022
On 5 October 2021, the Danish Government will present the law program for the parliamentary year 2021/2022. For the first time, the Government’s law program must be scrutinized against the UN’s 17 sustainable world goals and 169 sub-goals. In the area of employment, the law program includes, among other things, amendments to the Maternity Act, […]