🇩🇰 Denmark
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Denmark — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
—
Annual Leave
25 days
Sick Leave
—
Notice Period
1 day
Probation Period
3 days
Maternity Leave
52 weeks
Paternity Leave
2 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.5x standard rate
Max Working Hours
48 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
37hrs/week
Maximum Hours
48hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.5x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
37hrs/week
37 hour standard week opt-out of 48 hour limit available
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
28days
Max Probation
3months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Permitted
Unfair Dismissal From
9months
Notice Period Formula
1-3 months for salaried staff depending on tenure; up to 6 months after 9+ years per Salaried Employees Act
Severance Calculation
1 month salary after 12 years; 3 months salary after 17 years service
Redundancy Rules
Collective redundancies require notification to regional employment council and 30-day consultation.
Important Notes
Hourly workers covered by collective agreements may have different notice periods.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Denmark-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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