Cecilie Brincker Møller

A recent arbitration ruling emphasizes that academics and consultants cannot automatically be exempted from the working time regulation by being categorised as self-managed employees. The ruling has significant implications for both employers and employees.

Denmark is set to introduce changes to legislation that will significantly impact expats and the companies employing them. The new rules, currently under consultation, aims to address issues related to social dumping by implementing stricter regulations for foreign service providers and employers.

The Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration has changed the application timeline for retaining Danish citizenship under the 22-year rule. Danish citizens born abroad can now apply for retention as early as their 20th birthday. This provides applicants with a longer timeframe to secure their citizenship before the critical deadline at 22 years.

Lexology In-Depth: Executive Remuneration has just been published, and LES has contributed the Danish chapter, covering key aspects such as legal distinctions, taxation, stock options, and recent legal developments and court cases.