FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 3

In this part 3 of the FAQ we will cover topics relating to termination of the employment, including the termination process, the notice of termination, statutory severance pay, release from the duty to work, and unfair and discriminatory dismissals.

What is the formal process for terminating the employment?

Generally, private employers are under no obligation to comply with a specific formal termination process under Danish law. Certain formal requirements may, however, be stipulated by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Typically, the termination process will (at least) include the following steps:

• Considering and documenting the background of the potential termination carefully, including the reasons for the termination and the reason for selecting a particular employee for termination;