What Can Employers Expect From The Danish Government Programme For This Year?

The Danish Government's programme for 2021/2022 includes a number of bills that are expected to have an impact on most employers.

Parental leave

The Danish government will present a bill aimed at encouraging a more equal distribution of leave between men and women by earmarking a term of parental leave with maternity benefits for each parent. The bill is presented as part of the implementation of the EU Work Life Balance Directive, described https://iuslaboris.com/insights/how-does-the-eu-work-life-balance-directive-impact-employers/ here.

Right to 'care leave'

The government proposes introducing a right to 'care leave' of five days a year per employee, while ensuring employment law protection against dismissal in connection with this leave. The bill is also implemented as part of the implementation of the EU Work Life Balance https://iuslaboris.com/insights/how-does-the-eu-work-life-balance-directive-impact-employers/ Directive.