Can a temporary agency worker simultaneously be covered by the Danish Temporary Agency Workers Act and the Danish Salaried Employees Act, and when does a temporary agency assignment cease to be temporary? The Danish Supreme Court has addressed these questions in a recent judgment involving two cases that clarify the interaction between the Danish Temporary Agency Workers Act and the […]

Can an employer require employees and interns to shake hands with everyone regardless of sex? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a ruling concerning a student teacher whose internship was terminated because she did not shake hands with adults of the opposite sex for religious reasons. A Brief Outline of the Case In the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A recent judgment from the Eastern High Court provides important clarification on the formal requirements for obtaining protection under the Danish Whistleblower Act. The ruling confirms that only reports submitted through an established whistleblower scheme—or lawful public disclosures—can trigger the Act’s protection. Internal inquiries directed to managers, HR departments, or legal units fall outside the […]