Denmark
Governed by EU directive and collective agreements (Danish model). No strict statutory hours law · 37 h/wk typical CBA. 11 h daily rest. Time tracking mandatory since Law of 01/07/2024.
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Statutory working time
37 h CBA · 48 h averaged 4 months (EU)
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical CBA | 37 h/wk | Overenskomster | Standard |
| EU cap | 48 h avg 4 mo | Directive 2003/88 | Transposed |
| White-collar Act | No fixed duration | 1948 Act | White-collar |
Overtime
Per CBA · premium often +50 % to +100 %
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT premium | Per CBA | CBA | Varies |
| Typical premium | +50 % to +100 % | CBA | By hours |
| Flex agreement | Allowed | CBA | Time compensation |
Rest & breaks
11 h daily · 24 h weekly · break if >6 h
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 11 consecutive h | §50 | After at least 11 h |
| Weekly rest | 24 h | §51 | Standard |
| Break | Per CBA | CBA | Often paid |
Night / Sunday / holiday work
Night per CBA · 9-11 public holidays · Sunday closed by default
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | Per CBA | CBA | Varies |
| Public holidays | 9-11 d/yr | Law | Fixed list |
| Great Prayer Day | Abolished 2024 | 2023 Act | -1 holiday |
Time recording
Law 01/07/2024: mandatory clock-in (CJEU CCOO) · 5 years
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracking obligation | All employees | Lov 372/2024 | Effective 01/07/2024 |
| System | Objective + reliable | CJEU | Digital recommended |
| Retention | 5 years | Law | Standard |
Remote & flex work
No dedicated remote law · employer-employee agreement · disconnect not statutory
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | No dedicated law | — | Per contract/CBA |
| Expenses | DKK 3,200/yr untaxed | SKAT | Flat allowance |
| Work injury | General law | Law | Covers home |
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