When you enter the Danish labour market, you will encounter a lot of specialized words and concepts: What do they all mean? What is "rådighed"? What are "omsorgsdage" and how many of them do I have? Find answers in the labour market glossary The glossary is available in several languages - use the top menu to switch between them.
The trade union movement represents the workers. It protects you and secures your rights on the labour market.
There are many trade unions. They each represent a particular group of workers, for example; women workers or public employees. Read rest of article....
Refugees and immigrants who have a Danish residence permit have the right to work on exactly the same terms and with the same rights as Danish citizens. This means that you can apply for any job on offer in Denmark. Read rest of article...
Once you find a job, there are several things you need to know, remember or take a position on.
Once you have found a job, you have the right to have an employment contract - and the employer has the obligation to provide one for you. The contract should contain.. read rest of article
An unemployment insurance fund is an insurance fund to which you pay a membership fee. By paying money to an unemployment fund, you insure yourself so that you will have a monthly amount to live for if you become unemployed. Read rest of article...
Sickness
Always remember to inform your workplace when you are ill.
In most cases, you will qualify for sickness benefit or normal pay during sickness. This depends on how long you have been employed with the company and whether your workplace is covered by a collective agreement. The local authorities pay out the sickness benefit.
If you are in doubt, ask your union representative or your trade union branch about the rules. Here, you will also be able to ask for help if you are entitled to sickness benefit or pay during illness but have not received the money you are entitled to.
If you are expecting a baby, you are under an obligation to tell your employer about it. Read more...
You are to pay taxes from the income you have in Denmark. At the tax administration of your local municipality, you will receive a tax card. The tax card states:
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Your tax rate; Shows the part of your income that is withheld as tax.
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Your tax deduction: Shows the amount you can earn without paying taxes. The deductions are distributed evenly over the year. The tax deduction consists of a personal allowance and possibly other deductions. Read rest of the article...
Workplace culture
When you start at a new workplace it is always wise to keep an eye on the others to see how they interact. How do you address the boss and your colleagues - and how do people talk to you? Sometimes it can be hard to find out what is permissible to say and do -and what others can say and do to you.
At many workplaces, new employees -both Danes and refugees - get a mentor. A mentor can be used for asking all the questions that you have to begin with. You can also ask for a mentor at your workplace. At some workplaces it is also called a "følordning" (another term for a mentor arrangement).
It is important to take part in the social life at the workplace - to talk to the colleagues and have a good time with them. It is important that you show that you want to be a part of the community at the workplace.
If you are part of the community, it is also easier for you to say if something is bothering you - and for your colleagues to tell you, if they think you are doing something wrong. It is also easier to laugh together at the misunderstandings that cultural differences sometimes provoke. This is important to be able to do, but it is easiest when you have gotten to know one another beforehand.
See what to do if you become unemployed. The rules vary depending on whether you are a member of an unemployment insurance fund or not. Read rest of article
