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2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: Denmark

Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law? Yes, the Danish Whistleblower Act has been in force since December 17, 2021.

Denmark Employment

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World Law Group

Will The EU Directive On Minimum Wages Be Annulled?

On 14 January 2025, the Advocate General proposed that the European Court of Justice (the ‘CJEU') annul the EU Directive on adequate minimum wages.

Denmark Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

The Danish Supreme Court Rules On Forfeiture Of Equity Awards With Reference To The Amended Danish Stock Option Act

On 21 February 2025, the Danish Supreme Court ruled on whether two employees were entitled to retain their unvested stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) following employer-initiated terminations.

Denmark Employment

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Plesner

Redeployment As An Appropriate Measure

The Supreme Court has ruled that a disabled employee in the Capital Region of Denmark should have been considered for redeployment to another vacant position outside the place of work.

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

Når En Høj Hygiejnestandard Ikke Er Nok

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

Supreme Court: No Employment, No Coverage By LG

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

Travel Allowance Was Part Of The Salary

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

You've Got Mail!

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

At Work, Or On The Way To Work?

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

OK25: Gennembrudsforlig Kickstarter For Alvor Overenskomstforhandlingerne

Denmark Employment

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Plesner

Konkret Undersøgelsespligt Ved Ukonkrete Oplysninger?

Denmark Employment

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Norrbom Vinding

Ændringer I Barselsloven Er Trådt I Kraft

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

Omplacering Ved Opgavebortfald?

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

An Effective Whistleblower Scheme

Denmark Employment

CA

Clemens Advokatfirma

Når En Høj Hygiejnestandard Ikke Er Nok

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

European Health Data Space Regulation Has Now Been Adopted

Denmark Healthcare

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Plesner

EU Reviews Competition Rules For Automotive Sector

European Union Anti-trust

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Plesner

Netcompany To Acquire SDC

Denmark Commercial

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Plesner

Generic Prescribing Of Medicines In Denmark?

Denmark Healthcare

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Plesner

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Modifications du Code pénal social - Sanctions en cas de non-respect des dispositions relatives aux horaires flottants

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Part-time And Fixed-Term Employment In Denmark

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 5 – Restrictive Covenants

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 4

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 3

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FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 2

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FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 1

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

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FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 5 – Restrictive Covenants

In this 5th and final part of the FAQ, we will cover questions related to restrictive covenants.

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 2

While part 1 of the FAQ covered the legal framework for Danish employment law, employee categories and employment contracts, this part 2 of the FAQ will deal with topics relating to absence from work.

Denmark Employment

PS

Poul Schmith

Company Receives Serious Criticism From The Danish Data Protection Agency For Unlawfully Accessing Former Employee's Personal Email Account

The Danish Data Protection Agency ("Datatilsynet") has rendered a decision in a case where a company unlawfully accessed a former employee's personal email account...

Denmark Privacy

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Plesner

Skærpede Forpligtelser Efter Udstationeringsloven Og Udlændingeloven

Denmark Immigration

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Norrbom Vinding

Supreme Court: No Employment, No Coverage By LG

Denmark Employment

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Norrbom Vinding

New Act On The Consequences Of The Abolishment Of Great Prayer Day As A Public Holiday

Denmark Employment

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Lund Elmer Sandager

Employer's Missteps Forfeited Non-Compete Clause

Denmark Employment

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Ius Laboris

Employment Or A Favour For A Friend?

Denmark Employment

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Ius Laboris

Exemption From The Work Permit Requirement For Foreign Employees In Affiliated Companies

Denmark Immigration

CA

Clemens Advokatfirma

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Part-time And Fixed-Term Employment In Denmark

This article provides a brief overview of the rules relating to part-time and fixed-term employment in Denmark.

Denmark Employment

PS

Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 3

In this part 3 of the FAQ we will cover topics relating to termination of the employment, including the termination process, the notice of termination...

Denmark Employment

PS

Poul Schmith

Redeployment As An Appropriate Measure

The Supreme Court has ruled that a disabled employee in the Capital Region of Denmark should have been considered for redeployment to another vacant position outside the place of work.

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

Travel Allowance Was Part Of The Salary

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

Konkret Undersøgelsespligt Ved Ukonkrete Oplysninger?

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

Omplacering Ved Opgavebortfald?

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

Danish High Court Takes A Strict Line On Redeployment For Disabled Person

Denmark Employment

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Ius Laboris

Fem Personer Sigtet For Omfattende Billeddeling Af Seksuelt Krænkende Materiale

Denmark Criminal

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NJORD Law Firm

Vær varsom med at fravælge bestemte typer af lejere til ledige boliglejemål

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Focus Advokater

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Employee Benefits & Compensation

Will The EU Directive On Minimum Wages Be Annulled?

On 14 January 2025, the Advocate General proposed that the European Court of Justice (the ‘CJEU') annul the EU Directive on adequate minimum wages.

Denmark Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

The Danish Supreme Court Rules On Forfeiture Of Equity Awards With Reference To The Amended Danish Stock Option Act

On 21 February 2025, the Danish Supreme Court ruled on whether two employees were entitled to retain their unvested stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) following employer-initiated terminations.

Denmark Employment

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Plesner

Når En Høj Hygiejnestandard Ikke Er Nok

Østre Landsret har i en principiel delafgørelse fastslået, at en fødevarevirksomhed var erstatningsansvarlig for tre medarbejderes smitte med COVID-19.

Denmark Employment

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Norrbom Vinding

Supreme Court: No Employment, No Coverage By LG

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

Travel Allowance Was Part Of The Salary

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

You've Got Mail!

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

At Work, Or On The Way To Work?

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

OK25: Gennembrudsforlig Kickstarter For Alvor Overenskomstforhandlingerne

Denmark Employment

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Plesner

Konkret Undersøgelsespligt Ved Ukonkrete Oplysninger?

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

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Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

Company Receives Serious Criticism From The Danish Data Protection Agency For Unlawfully Accessing Former Employee's Personal Email Account

The Danish Data Protection Agency ("Datatilsynet") has rendered a decision in a case where a company unlawfully accessed a former employee's personal email account...

Denmark Privacy

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Plesner

OK25: Gennembrudsforlig Kickstarter For Alvor Overenskomstforhandlingerne

Det er igen i 2025 blevet tid til overenskomstforhandlinger på det private arbejdsmarked - i daglig tale kaldet "OK25". Den første store milepæl i forhandlingerne er, at "Gennembrudsforliget" blev indgået.

Denmark Employment

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Plesner

Ændringer I Barselsloven Er Trådt I Kraft

Den 1. januar 2025 trådte en ny lov i kraft, som bl.a. fastsætter ret til fravær med barselsdagpenge til forældre ved surrogataftaler, surrogatmødre og stedbarnsadoptanter.

Denmark Employment

NV

Norrbom Vinding

EU Advocate General Delivers Opinion: EU Directive On Adequate Minimum Wages Should Be Annulled

European Union Employment

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Plesner

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Denmark Employment

LE

Lund Elmer Sandager

LG Successful In Proceedings Before The Danish Supreme Court On Pilot's Lack Of Employee Status In Airline Company In Bankruptcy

Denmark Employment

BB

Bech-Bruun

New Act On The Consequences Of The Abolishment Of Great Prayer Day As A Public Holiday

Denmark Employment

LE

Lund Elmer Sandager

New Rules Regarding Registration Of Working Hours

Denmark Employment

LE

Lund Elmer Sandager

Employment Or A Favour For A Friend?

Denmark Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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