
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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