Denmark
Fixed-term contracts are allowed in Denmark provided there is an objectively justified reason for their use. While there is no strict limit on their duration, the term must be considered reasonable.
Most Workers in Denmark recognize 11 paid public holidays as days of rest. Some Collective Bargaining Agreements (“CBAs”) provide for additional public holidays. Work on public holidays should be compensated at 200%.
All Workers are entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year, which accrues at a rate of 2.08 days per month. The holiday year is September 1 through August 31 of the following year. During their vacation, they earn an additional bonus equal to 1% of their income. At termination, any outstanding leave must be paid to the worker's holiday fund.
There are no official subcategories of Workers in Denmark.
Probationary periods of up to three months are permitted for Workers. During this period, the Worker can be terminated with 14 days’ notice, while the Worker can resign with one day’s notice. The specific duration of the probationary period and notice requirements may differ based on the terms of the employment contract.
Salaried Workers are entitled to receive their full salary while on paid sick leave due to injury or illness. All other Workers are entitled to at least 30 days of partial or full wages before the municipality begins issuing payment. All Workers are entitled to unpaid sick leave to account for absence due to illness or injury.
The official workweek in Denmark is 37 hours. The average working hours within a seven-day period over four months must not exceed 48 hours, including overtime work. Workers are entitled to a 30 minute break if working more than 6 hours per day. A rest period of 11 consecutive hours must be provided for every 24 hour period. Furthermore, Workers are entitled to one full day off per week, which is typically provided on Sundays.
There are no general regulations regarding overtime, but additional provisions may be outlined by CBAs
A 13th month salary is not mandatory or customary in Denmark.
Except in cases of gross misconduct, Workers are entitled to a notice of termination between one and six months depending upon length of service and just cause. Notice period or pay in lieu of notice will be as follows based on the Worker’s tenure: • <6 months — 1 month’s notice • 6 months to 3 years — 3 months’ notice • 3 years to 6 years — 4 months’ notice • 5 years to 9 years — 5 months’ notice • 9 years or more — 6 months’ notice
Workers must give a minimum of one month's notice and are expected to work through the end of the notice period.
Severance is applicable for Workers that have completed at least 12 years of service. One month severance is applicable for Workers with 12 to 17 years of service and three months salary will be due to Workers with 17-20 years of service. There may be special cases were severance pay is due to Worker’s with less tenure, such as dismissal due to restructuring and if the Worker is subject to an unfair dismissal where they are not provided a valid reason for termination.
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