At the opening of the Danish Parliament, the Government presented its legislative programme for the new parliamentary year 2022/2023. From an employment law perspective, there are some relevant initiatives from the Minister of Employment that should be noted. Below is a sample of these.
Amendment of the Equal Treatment Act (Oct I)
The bill to amend the Equal Treatment Act will implement a "Tripartite Agreement on Initiatives to Counter Sexual Harassment in the Workplace" from March 2022.
The bill aims to ensure a clear regulatory framework in sexual harassment cases, and to ensure higher compensation in serious cases and a better legal position for students and apprentices who have been subjected to sexual harassment.
Law on requirements for employers providing accommodation to employees (Oct I)
The bill aims to introduce a general requirement that an employer who provides accommodation for one or more employees must ensure good and up-to-date housing conditions. In this context, it is proposed that the Danish Labour Inspectorate (Arbejdstilsynet) will supervise compliance with the requirements on accommodation.
The proposed legislation will be of particular importance for companies employing foreign workers and providing accommodation for their employees.
Law on employment certificates and certain working conditions (Nov I)
The bill implements Directive 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditions for workers in the EU (Working Conditions Directive). The...
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