A missing written statement of employment does not automatically entitle an employee to compensation under Danish law. A recent Western High Court judgment highlights that the specific circumstances of the employment relationship remain decisive.

The Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court has denied an employer's request for a preliminary injunction against a former employee's competing business. The ruling highlights the high evidentiary threshold for obtaining interim relief in cases involving competition and alleged trade secret misuse.

The District Court of Aarhus has ruled that a genuine retention bonus falls outside the scope of Section 17a of the Danish Salaried Employees Act. Read about the judgment and what it means for employers designing and implementing bonus schemes.

Get a quick overview of the most important global developments in labor and employment law. The Global Guide Quarterly (GGQ) brings together key legislative changes, court decisions, and emerging trends from around the world, helping multinational companies stay informed and navigate an increasingly complex legal landscape.

Denmark’s new government has an ambitious set of proposals that would significantly impact the workplace if implemented. Some initiatives are expected to improve the conditions for doing business in Denmark, while other initiatives might have the opposite effect.

A recent judgment from the Eastern High Court confirms that holiday allowance is excluded from the calculation of compensation under section 16 of the Danish Equal Treatment Act.

A recent decision by the Danish Board for Disputes demonstrates that an employer's prompt response to allegations of sexual harassment can be decisive to the outcome of a case.

New international rules on platform work are on the horizon. In our article, we examine the key elements of the ILO's new convention and what it could mean for employers.

Can long-term agency assignments still count as “temporary”? A new Danish Supreme Court ruling underscores that they can, depending on a case-by-case assessment under the Danish Act on Temporary Agency Workers.

A new ruling highlights when former employees may continue client assignments through a new company without acting unlawfully. The case underlines the importance of client initiative, contractual restrictions, and evidence of solicitation.

When is an employee’s disclosure of information to the press protected under the Whistleblower Act? A new ruling from the Board of Dismissals provides important guidance on the limits of external disclosure and employers’ handling of such cases.

A case concerning a student teacher’s refusal to shake hands with men resulted in a finding of indirect discrimination - but no compensation was awarded.

A recent Supreme Court ruling provides important guidance on how future loss of earning capacity may be assessed under the Danish Workers’ Compensation Act