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Bill to Transpose EU Directive on Transparent and Predicable Working Conditions
Proposed Bill or Initiative
Author: Bo Enevold Uhrenfeldt, Partner – Littler | enevold
In March 2023, the Danish Government proposed a bill known as the “Act on Employment Certificates and Certain Working Conditions,” to replace current law (the latter is known as the Act on Employment Certificates). The proposed bill, which was introduced to transpose Directive (EU) 2019/1152, will expand the scope of the employer’s obligation to inform the employee of the employee’s employment conditions. Among the provisions, whereas the current law covers all employees working more than eight hours per week, the new law will cover employees working three hours per week. The bill also introduces minimum standards for employment conditions.
The bill has not yet been adopted by the Danish Parliament. However, according to government announcements, it is expected to be effective on July 1, 2023.
Bill to Abolish “General Prayer Day” as a Public Holiday
Proposed Bill or Initiative
Author: Bo Enevold Uhrenfeldt, Partner – Littler | enevold
On February 28, 2023, the Danish Government adopted a bill that abolishes the General Prayer Day (in Danish Store Bededag) as a public holiday. Effective January 2024, the General Prayer Day will be a workday.
Action to Annul EU Directive on Minimum Wages
Proposed Bill or Initiative
Author: Bo Enevold Uhrenfeldt, Partner – Littler | enevold
On January 18, 2023, the Danish Government brought an action against the European Parliament and the Council seeking annulment of the Directive on Minimum Wages in the European Union. After the service of the Danish summons, the European Parliament and the Council have two months to submit their answers. The Commission and the other member states of the European Union will have the opportunity to intervene in support of either Denmark or the European Parliament and the Council.
The Danish Ministry of Employment expects a duration of up two years. Denmark must transpose the Directive into national law no later than November 15, 2024, irrespective of the ongoing process for annulment.
