All About Hiring Employees in Denmark
Get the information you need to hire in Denmark and learn how Justworks EOR can help you streamline international hiring and manage employees abroad.
The Benefits of an EOR for Hiring in Denmark
Mastering the complexities of compliant hiring in Denmark can feel overwhelming for employers juggling tight schedules and limited resources. Simplify the entire process with a global EOR provider like Justworks.
Justworks handles local HR procedures for direct employment, including benefits access, payroll, and beyond. Our experts provide in-depth, local insights into compliantly hiring and managing employees in Denmark. With our clear, upfront pricing, you can start with a single employee and scale up as your business grows.
Options for Hiring in Denmark
Opening Up an Entity
If fast hiring is a priority, setting up an entity in Denmark might not be the best option. It usually takes months since it requires a nuanced understanding of local labor laws.
You’ll need to:
Set up a local branch with a local bank account
Register with local institutions
Maintain a presence in the country
Find law partners
Hire an accounting firm to run payroll
Hire an internal HR team
Many businesses partner with a global EOR service to save time and money on local entity setup.
Protections Against Discrimination
In Denmark, the Danish Equal Pay Act, the Danish Act on Equal Treatment, and the Danish Act on Anti-Discrimination prohibit workplace discrimination.
The Equal Pay Act limits gender-based discrimination when determining wages and salary. Discrimination prohibitions in collective bargaining agreements take precedence over those in the Equal Pay Act.
The Equal Treatment Act restricts gender-based discrimination during interviews, hiring, or employment.
The Anti-Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination during hiring or employment based on race, skin color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation or identity, national or ethnic origin, age, or disability.
Drafting Employment Agreements
Employees in Denmark who work over three hours weekly are entitled to a written statement detailing important terms and conditions of employment.
According to the Danish Act on Employment Contract, an employment contract must include:
Name and addresses of employer and employee
Place of work (whether onsite or remote)
Description of work, title, duties, and job category
Start date
Expected duration (only for fixed-term contracts)
Probationary periods (when applicable)
Right to paid leave, including holiday leave and parental leave
Terms of notice and termination
Frequency and amount of salary payment
Normal weekly working hours
Work pattern (if the work pattern is unpredictable)
Training and education entitlements
Information and identity of the social security institution receiving the contributions
Any collective bargaining agreements
Ready to Hire Confidently in Denmark?
Justworks EOR makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Denmark and beyond more quickly. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.
