Practical information if you want to work in Denmark, such as information about sick leave, employment contracts and salaries.
Get a quick overview of what should be included in a Danish employment contract and tips on salary negotiations. Sometimes employment contracts in Denmark are drawn-up between the employer and the employee, without the involvement of a trade union.
If you work in Denmark, you are subject to the Danish holiday legislation called "Ferieloven". Normally, you accrue 2,08 holidays per month that you can take the following month. The Danish holiday year starts on the 1st September.
Several factors combine to determine what salary you get paid in Denmark. It matters, for example, whether you are working in the private or public sector. Salary benefits and pension contributions also affect how attractive your salary is.
In Denmark there is no sick pay deduction as in Sweden when you get sick. Read about your right to full pay during illness and when you are entitled to Danish sickness benefits.
There are no rules in Denmark that match the Swedish rules about care for a sick child (VAB). This means that you are not always entitled to paid leave to look after a sick child. Many employment contracts nevertheless allow employees to stay at home one or a few days with a sick child while receiving full pay.
Have you just got a job in Denmark?
We have the checklist with information about all the practical steps you need to take, and what you must consider.
