Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to Denmark as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
Denmark: IT specialists shortage
Danish companies are increasingly experiencing a shortage of employees with the right skills for IT development and operation …
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Denmark: Draft bill introducing tax liability for activities carried out in Denmark’s Exclusive Economic Zone published
A draft bill would expand the scope of tax liability for nonresident companies and individuals engaged in activities outside of Denmark’s immediate territorial waters (12 nautical miles) but within Denmark’s EEZ …
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Denmark: Government to reduce minimum salary for non-EU work permits
Persistent labour shortages have led the government to lower the minimum wage that must be paid to non-EEA workers who wish to live and work in the country …
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Denmark: Report from the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI)
The ECRI expresses particular concern about the level of islamophobia in the country …
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Denmark: Final resolution of “Permanent Establishment” case for home-based employee
The Danish Tax Board has finally reached a conclusion that has profound implications for all companies with staff operating across national borders in Europe …
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Denmark: Taxation on benefits involving foreign client hospitality trips
The Danish Tax Court has held that an employee is liable to pay income tax on the benefit of trips taken to further a customer relationship – taken in the form of expense reimbursements …
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Denmark: New agreement on initiatives against sexual harassment
An agreement has been concluded between the government and leading trade unions on the prevention of harassment at work …
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Denmark: Maersk shore leave directives during the pandemic face legal action
The right to shore leave denied to crew during early phase of Omicron infections …
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Denmark: Parental leave poised for a significant expansion
The national Parliament has adopted a Bill incorporating the EU Directive on Work-Life Balance (EU 2019/1158) into Danish law …
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Denmark: Prohibition on asking for age in job postings adopted
With effect from 1st July 2022, employers will be banned from asking potential job applicants how old they are …
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Denmark: New rules for homework – The requirements are relaxed
Remote working regulations have been modified to cater for the increased level of hybrid working …
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Denmark: New Positive Lists for People with a Higher Education and for Skilled Work for the first half of 2022
Employers should be aware of the newly-released Positive Lists – two sets of occupations where Denmark is currently experiencing a shortage of labour …
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Denmark: 2022 Tax allowances changes
Changes in tax allowances will be effective from next year …
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Denmark: Social security when working in both Denmark and Sweden
Employees who work regularly in both Denmark and Sweden are subject to special social security rules …
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Denmark: Measures to tackle labour shortages
The government is taking several measures to tackle labour shortages by allowing students and retired people to work without offsetting their grants or benefits …
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