Bill on amendments to the Danish Act on Posting of Employees (update)

6 December 2024 1 min read

By Barbara Angene

At a glance

  • On 2 October 2024, the Danish Minister of Employment presented a bill to amend the Danish Act on the Posting of Employees to combat illegal labour.
  • The bill aims to strengthen the effort against the use of illegal labour.
  • If adopted, the changes will come into force on 1 January 2025.

Update: 6 December 2024

On 28 November 2024, the Danish Parliament adopted the bill on amendments to the Danish Act on Posting of Employees.

From 1 January 2025, service providers must ensure that anyone employed by the company can present valid identification to the Danish Working Environment Authority.

From 1 January 2026, a foreign company registered in the Register of Foreign Service Providers must upload a copy of the service contract, as well as the employment contracts and residence and work permits of the individuals involved.

On 2 October 2024, the Danish Minister of Employment presented a bill amending the Danish Act on the Posting of Employees. The aim is to step up the fight against the use of illegal labour.

Among other things, it is proposed that a foreign company registered in the Register for Foreign Service Providers must upload a copy of the service contract, the employment contract as well as the residence and work permit of the employee concerned. Additionally, it is proposed that service providers must ensure that all persons employed by the company can present a valid ID to the Danish Working Environment Authority.