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Updated to reflect the 2026 rates for pension contributions and statutory sickness benefit, and the threshold for the top marginal income tax rate.
Updated to reflect that an increase in pension age comes into effect from 31 December 2025, and an increase to parental leave for parents of hospitalised newborn children, the amendment to the Working Environment Act (the "contractor stop") and new requirements for the posting of workers to Denmark, from 1 January 2026.
Updated to reflect new powers granted to the Working Environment Authority regarding contractors, effective from 1 January 2026.
Updated to reflect new parental leave for parents of hospitalised newborn children and AI codes of practice, and changes to the rates of statutory maternity benefit, the employers' contributions to the maternity fund, the wages payable to employees on carer's leave, the rights of temporary agency workers and posted workers.
Updated to include additional information on the statutory rules for workers under the age of 18.
Updated to reflect new information on the remedies and penalties for sexual harassment.
Updated to reflect new information on probationary periods and the written statement of terms of employment.
An employment law guide to termination of employment in Denmark, covering notice periods, unlawful dismissal, unfair dismissal, severance payments and sources/references.
Enhanced to include information on official data services.
Information on legal service providers for Denmark employment law.
HR practices and employment law in Denmark.