HR Software for Denmark
Leave Policy
Maternity Leave
In Denmark, maternity leave is referred to as parental leave.
Paternity Leave
In Denmark, paternity leave is combined with parental leave.
Parental Leave
Parental leave in Denmark can be very complex.
Employees who have worked at least 160 hours in the last four months are entitled to parental leave of varying lengths depending on their relationship with the child.
| Legal mothers | 4 weeks before birth 2 weeks mandatory after birth 9 weeks of mandatory, non-transferable parental leave 13 weeks of transferable parental leave |
| Legal father or second legal parent | 2 weeks mandatory after birth 9 weeks of mandatory, non-transferable parental leave 13 weeks of transferable parental leave |
There are additional regulations that allow up to 4 parents to take parental leave.
The employee receives 100% of his salary during this period and social security is responsible for this salary.
Additional situations and conditions may apply.
Sick Leave
Employees are entitled to up to 26 weeks of paid sick leave. Depending on the duration, this vacation is paid at different rates and by different payers:
| Period | Pay | Payer |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 30 days | 100% | Employer |
| 31 – 154 days | DKK 4,405 per week or the employee’s regular salary if that is lower. | Social Security |
Termination
Termination Requirements
Dismissals must take into account complex rules and the regulations of the country in which an employee is employed. Off-boarding is always carried out by the employer with the main participants. It may include ad hoc fees as well as required or recommended steps for specific termination cases.
Terminations in Denmark can be complex. In Denmark there is no dismissal at will for employers. Terminations can be given for good cause and under certain conditions.
Permissible terminations include:
- Voluntary by the employee
- By mutual agreement
- Unilaterally by the employer due to:
1. Probation period
2. Objective reasons
3. Dismissal for disciplinary reasons
4. Performance due to unsuitability for the position - When the contract expires
Notice Period
The minimum notice period is 2 weeks and increases depending on the length of employment.
- Up to a period of employment of 3 months – 2 weeks’ notice
- Up to a period of employment of 6 months – 1 month’s notice period
- Up to 3 years of employment – 3 months notice period
- Up to 6 years of employment – 4 months notice period
- Up to 9 years of service – 5 months notice period
- Over 9 years of employment – 6 months notice period
Severance for Employees
In Denmark there are generally no legal requirements for severance payments. Employees who have been employed continuously between 12 and 17 years are entitled to severance pay of one to three months.
Statutory Time Off
Paid Time Off
Full-time employees in Denmark who work five days per week are entitled to at least 25 paid working days per year. This leave is granted at the rate of 2.08 days per month. Part-time employees are entitled to the same number of vacation days. If an employee is entitled to more than 25 days, the monthly vacation entitlement corresponds to the annual vacation pay divided by 12. Employees are obliged to take at least 20 days of vacation annually.
Public Holidays
There are 11 national holidays in Denmark:
- New Year’s Day
- Palm Sunday
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- General Prayer Day
- Ascension Day
- Pentecost Sunday
- Whit Monday
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
Onboarding
Onboarding
Onboarding takes 2 business days after the customer signs the SOW.
Additional Info
Employment Contract Details
There are no special regulations for the wording of employment contracts, as long as the employee understands the language of the contract. They must be in writing and signed by both parties.
A contract must contain the following:
- Surname
- Start date
- Length of employment Job description Conditions for Termination
Probation Period
Probationary periods are not mandatory. The maximum duration of the probationary period is 90 days.