What are the Sick Leave regulations in Denmark?

In Denmark, employees are entitled to paid sick leave under specific conditions, ensuring they receive full salary compensation during their illness.


Key Points on Sick Leave:

  • Salary Compensation: Employees are entitled to 100% of their salary, including any bonus, during sick leave. There is no statutory duration limit for this compensation.

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Employees must have worked at least 240 hours in the last 6 months.
    • Employees must have worked for at least 40 hours in at least 5 of those 6 months.

  • Duration and Termination:

    • If an employee is on sick leave for 120 days, the employer has the right to terminate the employment contract with 1 month’s notice.

  • Medical Certification:

    • A medical certificate must be provided after 14 days of sick leave.
    • Failure to provide the required medical certificate may lead to termination of employment.


This framework ensures that employees are supported with full salary during their illness, provided they meet the necessary work and documentation requirements.

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