Lund Elmer Sandager contributes to GLI – Employment & Labour Law 2026

The chapter covers key legislative initiatives and case law developments, including the forthcoming implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, new rules on working time registration, developments relating to overtime pay for part-time employees, and measures aimed at improving access to international labour in Denmark.  

Global Legal Insights (GLI) – Employment & Labour Law is updated annually and provides a global overview of key legal and practical aspects of employment and labour law across 20 jurisdictions. Published by Global Legal Group, the guide is widely used by businesses, legal professionals, HR specialists and compliance officers around the world.  

Focus on current topics in Danish employment law 

In the Danish chapter of GLI 2026, we highlight, among other topics: 

• The upcoming implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, expected to enter into force on 1 January 2027, and its implications for Danish employers.  
• The Working Time Act amendments, including employers’ obligation to implement systems for recording employees’ daily working hours.  
• Recent landmark decisions concerning overtime pay for part-time employees and the impact of EU law on existing collective bargaining agreements.  
• New initiatives designed to strengthen employers’ ability to recruit international labour and facilitate access to foreign talent.  
• Developments relating to whistleblower protection, workplace investigations, and increasing scrutiny of retaliation claims.  
• Evolving rules on remote work and occupational health and safety, reflecting modern workplace practices and employer responsibilities.  

The chapter offers a practical overview of current legislative developments, employment law trends and significant case law that employers operating in Denmark should be aware of.  

The publication is free to read online. Read the Danish chapter.