Jørgensen, Carsten

A significant increase in the use of temporary agency workers and a campaign to raise the profile of working environment representatives are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Denmark in the fourth quarter of 2018.

A simplified Holiday Act and the publication of a White Paper on the working environment are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Denmark in the third quarter of 2018.

The conclusion of a new collective agreement in the public sector, an important merger for trade unions, and a new think tank to improve working life for seniors are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Denmark in the second quarter of 2018.

The risk of nationwide industrial conflict over the renewal of the public sector collective agreement is the main topic of this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Denmark in the first quarter of 2018.

The Danish government, the Danish Confederation of Trade Unions and the Confederation of Danish Employers have concluded a tripartite agreement on adult and continuing training. This follows two other important tripartite agreements, one on the better integration of refugees in the labour market and the other on improving incentives for participation in vocational training.

In light of the limited action in many Member States to introduce or review gender pay transparency instruments as recommended, in November 2017 the European Commission announced the possible need for further targeted measures at EU level. This report reviews experiences in four Member States – Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Finland – based on their company-level gender pay reports and audits.

The signing of a long-awaited tripartite agreement on adult and continuing training by the government and the social partner confederations, and modifications to the ‘Crown Smiley’ scheme are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Denmark in the fourth quarter of 2017.

An expert group to rethink health and safety strategy, a tool for inspecting the psychosocial working environment, and a report about the extent of atypical employment are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Denmark in the third quarter of 2017.

Recommendations to position Denmark as a digital frontrunner in Europe, legislative proposals for health and safety and the terms of reference of the working environment committee are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Denmark in the second quarter of 2017.

Collective agreements concluded in March in the private sector provided for small wage increases and improvements to education and training. However, many union members voted against an agreement about systematic overtime and measures to avoid social dumping. The deals follow the pace-setting Industrial Agreement concluded in February by the social partners in the manufacturing sector.