Working Conditions

As a posted worker in Denmark you are assured some minimum rights concerning your working conditions. See the areas covered below. You can also read about the Danish model, which means that wages primarily are fixed by collective agreements in Denmark.

Pay and working hours for posted workers

Which factors regulate your salary when posted to Denmark? How is minimum wage determined? And how long are the standard working hours?

Pay levels in Denmark

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

The Danish Labour Market Model

The Danish labour market model is founded on cooperation between the state and the social partners on, among other things, employment policy and collective agreements.

Freedom of association

There is freedom of association in Denmark. As an employee you decide if you want to be a trade union member and of which. This also applies for posted workers.

Rules about accommodation

Whether you, your employer or the client provide accommodation in Denmark, there are rules that govern your living standards while working in Denmark.

Collective agreements

A collective agreement is an agreement between two parties on the working conditions that will apply in a business or industry. They are not required by law.

Holiday regulations for posted workers

How much holiday are you entitled to as a posted worker in Denmark? And are you entitled to holiday pay?

Equality and equal pay

Gender equality regulations in the Danish labour market also apply to posted workers. In case of discrimination you can file a complaint.

Prohibition against discrimination

If you are posted to work in Denmark you are protected against direct and indirect discrimination in hiring and termination, i.e. on the grounds of ethnicity.

Danish Fund for Posted Workers

If you are posted in Denmark and can not get your wage from your employer, you might get help from the Danish Labour Market Fund for Posted Workers.