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Do you work in Denmark?

Here is your guide to navigating the Danish labour market so you can have a safe and healthy working life in Denmark.

Work Safely

Are you going to do excavation, demolition or work at height? Make sure you know the safety rules before you start working

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Pay levels in Denmark

In Denmark pay rates are determined by collective agreements. See the pay levels in selected sectors here.

Remember to notify RUT

Foreign businesses are obligated to report to the Register of Foreign Service Providers (RUT). Failure to report may result in a fine..

How to notify RUT

Call Center Service for Foreign Companies and Employees

Do you have questions about Danish health and safety rules? Or do you want to file a complaint about working condition for yourself or on behalf of soneone else? Arbejdstilsynet can help you.

Call us +45 70 12 12 88 or contact us by e-mail: at@at.dk

Read more about what we can help you with

Report a work accident

If an employee suffers a work accident, the employer must report this to the Danish authorities.

How to report a work accident

The Danish Model

In Denmark, social partners have significant influence on wages and working conditions, both through collective agreements and cooperation with the state.

More about the Danish Model

Report back to Arbejdstilsynet

A company, that receives an improvement notice must report back to the Authority, how the problem has been solved.

How to report back to Arbejdstilsynet

Rules and rights when working in Denmark

In this leaflet you can read about some of the most important rules and rights you need to know about when working in Denmark.

Read about rules and rights - pdf

Apply for recognition

In some cases, posted workers may need to have their qualifications recognised before they can begin working.

Apply for recognition

Rules for companies working in Denmark

Read about your rights and duties, the Register of Foreign Service Providers (RUT), health and safety requirements etc.

Read about the rules - pdf