https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed If you work for an employer in Denmark, it’s worth being aware of the labour laws that provide for annual leave. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230619/what-are-the-rules-for-taking-annual-leave-in-denmark Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:35:25 +0200 what-are-the-rules-for-taking-annual-leave-in-denmark New preliminary figures from Statistics Denmark have shown that employment in the country fell in February, for the first time in 17 months https://www.thelocal.dk/20260428/novo-nordisk-layoffs-cause-employment-to-fall-for-first-time-in-two-years Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:25:40 +0200 novo-nordisk-layoffs-cause-employment-to-fall-for-first-time-in-two-years People who work for an employer in Denmark are also entitled to omsorgsdage or ‘care days’ of leave from work to be with a child or children. No specific reason needs to be given for the leave. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220204/omsorgsdage-what-you-need-to-know-about-denmarks-childcare-leave-days Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:44:32 +0100 omsorgsdage-what-you-need-to-know-about-denmarks-childcare-leave-days What are the rules are for taking a second side job if you have a work permit or residency permit in Denmark? https://www.thelocal.dk/20230130/reader-question-do-denmarks-residency-rules-allow-you-to-take-a-side-job Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:21:36 +0100 reader-question-do-denmarks-residency-rules-allow-you-to-take-a-side-job Companies in Denmark have announced significant job cuts effective in 2026, with shipping giant Maersk among those whose staff are affected. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260317/key-points-which-major-danish-companies-have-announced-job-cuts-in-2026 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:17:41 +0100 key-points-which-major-danish-companies-have-announced-job-cuts-in-2026 Work in an office? Look no further if you want to impress your Danish-speaking colleagues with these work-related phrases. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250724/50-phrases-to-help-you-get-by-in-a-danish-speaking-office Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:44:13 +0200 50-phrases-to-help-you-get-by-in-a-danish-speaking-office One of the biggest challenges many internationals in Denmark experience is finding a way onto the labour market. But what do you do when you get there? Our readers in Denmark share their experiences. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260223/ditch-your-hustler-mindset-how-internationals-cope-with-danish-workplace-norms Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:44:04 +0100 ditch-your-hustler-mindset-how-internationals-cope-with-danish-workplace-norms Crime rates among foreign nationals working in Denmark are lower on average than those of the Danish population, according to a new analysis. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260212/foreign-workers-in-denmark-have-lower-crime-rate-than-danes Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:30:25 +0100 foreign-workers-in-denmark-have-lower-crime-rate-than-danes The most recent "Positive List" of in-demand professions or trades eligible for work permits has been released by Denmark’s work permit agency. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260120/the-job-titles-which-could-get-you-a-work-permit-in-denmark-in-2026 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:19:35 +0100 the-job-titles-which-could-get-you-a-work-permit-in-denmark-in-2026 The Council of Europe’s Committee for Social Rights says that Denmark has failed to make progress on wage inequality between men and women. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260121/council-of-europe-criticises-denmark-over-labour-rights Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:40:34 +0100 council-of-europe-criticises-denmark-over-labour-rights The Danish government said on Wednesday that it is to reevaluate the claims of up to 5,000 people who receive disability pensions, ‘førtidspensionister’ in Danish. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251217/danish-government-targets-foreign-nationals-for-reassessment-of-disability-pensions Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:46:49 +0100 danish-government-targets-foreign-nationals-for-reassessment-of-disability-pensions Denmark's government has announced that it is to reevaluate up to 5,000 individual claims for the state pension for early retirement on health grounds. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250120/fortidspension-what-are-the-rules-on-denmarks-disability-pension Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:26:25 +0100 fortidspension-what-are-the-rules-on-denmarks-disability-pension A government decision means that Danish immigration authorities will stop issuing residence permits to doctors from non-EU countries while they seek authorisation to work in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251216/denmark-stops-issuing-residence-permits-to-doctors-from-outside-eu Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:58:18 +0100 denmark-stops-issuing-residence-permits-to-doctors-from-outside-eu Copenhagen’s labour market is now dependent on the contribution of foreign workers, a new industry analysis shows. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251215/how-foreign-nationals-became-a-crucial-part-of-copenhagens-labour-market Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:23:43 +0100 how-foreign-nationals-became-a-crucial-part-of-copenhagens-labour-market A recruitment agreement between Denmark and the Philippines will allow up to 100 health sector staff from the latter country to be hired in Denmark each year from 2027. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251209/denmark-to-hire-health-staff-from-philippines-from-2027-as-agreement-sealed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:10:02 +0100 denmark-to-hire-health-staff-from-philippines-from-2027-as-agreement-sealed People who are employed in Denmark have the right to absence from work if their child is acutely ill or injured. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220203/can-you-take-sick-leave-in-denmark-if-your-child-is-ill Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:39:20 +0100 can-you-take-sick-leave-in-denmark-if-your-child-is-ill Over 13,000 foreign-owned companies in Denmark can be traced to countries across the world and have a record for international recruitment, according to national statistics. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251126/in-numbers-denmarks-foreign-owned-companies-and-where-they-are-from Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:38:47 +0100 in-numbers-denmarks-foreign-owned-companies-and-where-they-are-from Copenhagen is home to some of Denmark’s best-paying jobs and also some of the highest living expenses. We take a closer look at what’s considered a good wage in the capital. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240924/working-in-denmark-whats-considered-a-good-salary-in-copenhagen Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:12:00 +0200 working-in-denmark-whats-considered-a-good-salary-in-copenhagen By taking strategic annual leave in Denmark at Christmas this year you can get 12 days off work in a row, despite only using up three days of your annual allowance. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241118/how-to-get-12-days-off-in-denmark-this-christmas Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:39:57 +0100 how-to-get-12-days-off-in-denmark-this-christmas A senior analyst says that foreign labour and seniors taking jobs are to thank for growing employment numbers. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251121/denmarks-employment-growth-driven-by-immigrants-and-seniors Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:39:07 +0100 denmarks-employment-growth-driven-by-immigrants-and-seniors