Current Region & Language
Current Region & Language
Current Region & Language
Currency
Danish Krone (DKK)
Employer Taxes
10.05% (inclusive of stat employer social security 8.6% and also holiday bonus 1% and 'Greater Prayer Day' 0.45%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Language
Danish
Date Format
DD/MM/YYYY
Denmark By The Numbers
5.9 million
Population
DKK 3 trillion
GDP
11
National Holidays
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Weekly Working Hours
National Holidays
Leave
Employees in Denmark are entitled to various types of leave, including holiday leave, sick leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave, and family care leave, ensuring they have the necessary time off for personal, family, and health-related matters.
Employment Contracts
Employers are required to provide written employment contracts and policies that outline the terms and conditions of employment, including job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and workplace expectations, in compliance with applicable labor laws.
Types of Employment
Employees, temporary agency workers, and independent contractors are all recognized types of employment.
Employment Costs
10.05% (inclusive of stat employer social security 8.6% and also holiday bonus 1% and ‘Greater Prayer Day’ 0.45%.
IC Class Factors
A status assessment is a comprehensive process that requires considering various factors to determine the appropriate classification. Key considerations include analyzing the degree of control exerted over the individual, the level of subordination, exclusivity of the work relationship, the economic risk borne by the individual, their integration into the organization, whether work is subcontracted, and whether there is a right to substitution.
Labor Leasing
Temporary worker placement does not require a labor leasing licensing.
Minimum Wage Requirements
There are no general minimum wage requirements.
Medical Benefits
Employers must pay full salary to employees for the first 30 days of sickness. After the first 30 days, the employee can receive benefits from the local authority for up to 22 weeks.
Probationary Periods
There is a 3 months maximum for probationary periods.
Termination Notice
The notice period for termination is based on the length of employment. For employees employed up to six months, the notice period is one month. For those employed between six months and three years, the notice period is three months. From three to six years of employment, the notice period increases to four months. Employees with six to nine years of service are entitled to a five-month notice period. For those employed for over nine years, the notice period is six months.
Severance
There is no legal mandate for severence pay on a standard termination of employment. However, there may be specific situations where employees may become eligible for severence payments. If applicable and the employee becomes entitled to a severence payment this will be determined by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or a termination agreement with a negotiated severence between the parties.
Pre-hire Checks
In Denmark, certain checks are required or permitted under specific circumstances. Immigration and right to work checks are mandatory for foreign workers to ensure they are legally authorized to work. Criminal record checks can be justified by law, particularly for roles involving vulnerable populations such as working with children. Credit checks are allowed if required by law, often for roles involving financial responsibilities. Drug and alcohol testing is permitted only for specific roles where it is mandated by law, typically in situations where public health or safety is a concern. Health screening is allowed in limited circumstances, usually for roles that involve physical risks. Pregnancy tests are prohibited by law and cannot be conducted as part of employment procedures.
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