Littler Global Guide Quarterly 2026 (3) - Global Legal Updates
Attending a family celebration while on sick leave did not justify summary dismissal - but could justify termination
Eastern High Court: Offensive Behavior Toward a Colleague Justified Termination but Not Summary Dismissal
Legislative Programme 2026/2027 – Implications for Employees and Employers
Labor law penalties for breach of collective bargaining agreement generally expire after 3 years
Inappropriate behavior towards colleagues justified termination despite 27 years of service
Eastern High Court: Termination During Maternity Leave Did Not Violate the Danish Equal Treatment Act
An hourly-paid employee was entitled to salary for 20 hours per week despite ongoing agreements for fewer hours
Apprentice Awarded DKK 97,000 in Compensation for Unlawful Termination of Training Agreement and Inadequate Handling of Sexual Harassment
The Danish Disputes Board awarded an apprentice DKK 97,000 following the unjustified termination of her apprenticeship agreement and inadequate handling of sexual harassment. The decision highlights employers’ responsibilities toward apprentices and their duty to provide a harassment-free workplace.
Employee’s Right to Judicial Review Took Precedence Over International Organization Immunity
The Danish Supreme Court has ruled that immunity enjoyed by international organisations cannot prevent an employee from accessing the courts where the organisation’s internal dispute resolution mechanisms do not provide a reasonable alternative.
Employer’s Failure to Record Working Time Proved Decisive in Wage Dispute
What happens when an employer cannot document an employee’s working hours? A new ruling from the Danish Disputes Board highlights the evidentiary risks.
The construction industry is growing
More employees, rising turnover, and increased activity are shaping the industry - but companies are also facing new employment law challenges.
Western High Court: Employer Liable for Damages After Employee Was Hit in the Head by Chest Freezer Lid
New judgment from the Western High Court of Denmark highlights employers’ responsibility for ensuring a safe working environment and the importance of causation in claims arising from workplace accidents.
Advocate General: Notice Provisions Are Not Covered by the Temporary Agency Work Directive's Principle of Equal Treatment
The Advocate General has delivered an Opinion on whether the Temporary Agency Work Directive's principle of equal treatment also extends to notice provisions for temporary agency workers.
Formal defects in working time agreements did not render them invalid
An industrial arbitration tribunal has confirmed that minor formal defects in working time agreements do not necessarily render them invalid. Read our analysis of the award and its implications for employers.
