The first private individual has now been convicted of using a house cleaner without a residence or work permit. The Danish Supreme Court set the fine at DKK 40 000.

The Information and Consultation Directive does not require a higher level of protection for employees sitting on a cooperation committee – this was recently established by the European Court of Justice.

Norrbom Vinding recently received a prestigious award from the international World Finance magazine: Best Employment Team Denmark for 2010.

An interim decision on reduced capacity for work made under the Danish Workers’ Compensation Act will end entitlement to compensation for loss of earnings under the Danish Liability for Damages Act

When a pregnant employee is transferred to other duties to protect her, it is not necessarily incompatible with Community law if the pay she is given in the temporary job is lower, according to the Advocate General

On 27 January 2010, the Danish Government presented its – long awaited – proposal to regulate remuneration and bonus structures in the financial sector.

Employers should be aware that the Danish Marketing Practices Act only offers limited protection against former employees’ competitive behaviour.

High sickness absence may constitute a compelling reason to dismiss a health and safety representative. This was recently established by the Copenhagen City Court.

If an employer suspects an employee of having alcohol problems, this constitutes health data which may not be disclosed to others

Employers are generally not allowed to reduce the salary of employees protected by the Danish Salaried Employees Act without notice. This principle was reinforced by this High Court ruling.

In general, the Danish Equal Pay Act does not prevent including professional qualifications in pay setting. However, such qualifications must be relevant to the performance of the job.