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

The Danish Working Environment Authority is introducing a new set of guidelines, reducing the total from nearly 180 to just 25. Discover what the changes mean for employers and compliance going forward.

New EU pay transparency requirements are on the way. Get a clear overview of pay transparency rules across Europe.

Stay up to date on global labor and employment law. Global Guide Quarterly compiles key news and rulings from North and South America, APAC, and EMEA – covering the EU minimum wage directive, international collective agreements, and decisions from 44 jurisdictions affecting employers worldwide. Read the Danish summary here.

The CJEU clarifies when mandatory national employment rules may apply despite a contractual choice of law in cross-border employment relationships.

A District Court of Lyngby judgment shows that refusing court mediation can be costly – even for the winning party. Procedural conduct and openness to mediation now weigh heavily in cost decisions.

The Danish Supreme Court recently ruled on a case involving a stolen laptop containing personal data of approximately 20,000 citizens

The CJEU has clarified that work performed outside the EU must be included when assessing whether an employee carries out a “substantial part” of their work in their Member State of residence, an important ruling for global employment and social security coverage.

The updated Littler International Guide for Denmark is now available — a clear, practical resource offering a comprehensive overview of Danish labor and employment law for businesses operating locally or across borders.

The Supreme Court has clarified how the 120-day rule applies, confirming that employers may issue a shortened-notice termination on the 120th sick day if it is delivered after the end of the employee’s working hours.

A new Supreme Court ruling clarifies when commuting accidents are covered under the Danish Workers’ Compensation Act and sets a narrow standard for exceptions.