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On 30 June 2025, the Danish Government introduced a political agreement to implement a new business immigration scheme aimed at facilitating the recruitment of qualified labor from selected non-EU countries by Danish enterprises.

On June 11, 2025, the Danish Parliament passed new legislation aimed at improving conditions for parents of hospitalized newborns and for parents who experience the loss of a child. 

Redundancy of protected employees - what does it take to meet the burden of proof?

On 2 May 2025, the Supreme Court ruled on the scope of accidents covered by section 5 of the Danish Workers' Compensation Act. The ruling emphasizes the responsibility of employers to ensure a healthy and safe working environment, regardless of where the work is performed, and that employees are covered by the employer's occupational insurance if the work is performed at a location accepted or designated by the employer.

Read employment law news from our global offices in our newly launched Littler Global Guide Quarterly (Q1)

Today, April 15, 2025, the Supreme Court in Denmark ruled in a landmark case on equal treatment and dismissal in connection with fertility treatment. The decision clarifies that employees are also protected under the Equal Treatment Act, even if fertility treatment has not yet begun at the time of dismissal.

Yesterday, Littler | Denmark participated in the Career Day at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen

The Danish Working Environment Authority (Arbejdstilsynet) is granted additional instruments in the fight against social dumping and will in the future be able to stop ongoing construction projects if the working environment is not satisfactory.

We are delighted to share that Littler | Denmark has been recognized by Legal 500 og Chambers and Partnersfor our expertise in labor and employment law

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