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Can an employee’s disloyal conduct justify dismissal? In a recent ruling, the Danish Eastern High Court found that even sharp criticism of management was not enough, highlighting the importance of the employer’s own conduct in termination cases.

Statistics Denmark has released new figures on population trends in Denmark. These developments have significant implications for the labor market and therefore for the overall conditions for doing business in Denmark.

New ruling confirms that long-term effects following COVID-19 may, depending on the circumstances, qualify as a disability under the Danish Non-Discrimination Act.

The government plans to strengthen efforts against social dumping with new rules for the construction industry, including mandatory ID cards on large construction sites and expanded labour clauses.

The Danish Working Environment Authority will strengthen its inspection practices on construction sites. The new rules extend the timeframe and make it easier for the Authority to initiate intensified inspections, which may ultimately result in a contractor stop.

Denmark has published a bill implementing the Pay Transparency Directive, introducing new rules on pay structures, salary reporting, and equal pay. Employers should begin preparing now for the upcoming obligations.

The Government will introduce a new certification scheme for international employees from 1 October 2026, introducing stricter requirements for employers, including collective agreement coverage and compliance obligations. 

Part-time employees’ entitlement to overtime pay has been changed following two new rulings by the Industrial Arbitration Tribunal. The previous practice in the area of the collective agreements was contrary to EU law