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.

The Danish Labor Court’s ruling of 3 November 2025 redefines the interpretation of the Temporary Agency Workers Act. The Court found that deviations from the principle of equal treatment are only lawful if temporary workers receive compensatory benefits. The decision marks a key development in Danish and EU employment law.

The latest edition of Global Guide Quarterly highlights key developments in labor and employment law. In Denmark, the Labor Court has clarified the definition of temporary agency work, the Supreme Court has held an employer liable for a work accident during a lifeboat drill, and the government has introduced a new business immigration program to address labor shortages.

The Eastern High Court ruled that an employee who complained directly to management was not protected under the Danish Whistleblower Act. The decision emphasizes that protection only applies when reports are made through official whistleblower channels.

ILVA A/S fined DKK 1.5 million for unlawfully storing customer data. The Western High Court followed the EU Court of Justice’s ruling that fines must be based on the group’s total global turnover – a key decision for all data-processing companies.

Get an overview of the most relevant labor and employment law initiatives in the Danish Government’s new legislative program, including proposed changes to workplace safety, pensions, and social dumping.

The Danish Data Protection Agency ruled that a dental practice unlawfully recorded employee conversations without consent. The decision highlights strict GDPR requirements for transparency and legal basis in workplace recordings.

The Danish Supreme Court has ruled that an employer is liable for an injury sustained during a lifeboat drill on a North Sea oil rig. The ruling stresses that even training exercises must be carefully risk-assessed, and it opens the possibility for further compensation claims.