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Retail sector e-briefing: Danish courts face a challenge on many fundamental and long-held perceptions regarding the meaning of disability and the established case law

Eversheds LLP
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Denmark
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February 11 2013

Two cases set before the Danish courts are currently challenging many fundamental and long-held perceptions regarding the meaning of disability and

Global employment briefing: Denmark, January 2013 - a review of recent developments and a look-ahead at 2013

Eversheds LLP
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Denmark, European Union
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January 25 2013

Two cases referred to the European Court of Justice (CJEU) by the Danish courts are currently challenging many long-held perceptions as to the meaning

The Danish Supreme Court has ruled that a dismissal caused by an adjustment of working hours was in violation of section 4a of the Danish Act on Part-time Employees. The employee was awarded compensation equivalent to 3 months' salary

Kromann Reumert
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Denmark
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December 10 2012

The Danish Supreme Court has confirmed that the protection against dismissal in the Danish Act on Part-time Employment also applies to situations where a part-time employee refuses to increase working hours, and the employer fails to prove that the increase in working hours is essential for the performance of the business

European Court to review whether an inability to work full-time could be a disability

Eversheds LLP
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Denmark, European Union
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October 22 2012

It is a number of years since the interpretation of “disability” under European law was last scrutinised closely, the issue having been reasonably well settled since 2006 when the European Court clarified that “sickness” is not “disability” for the purposes of the applicable Directive

Ruling on the Danish Salaried Employees Act Section 2a (3) finds the provision in violation of general EC principles

Eversheds LLP
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Denmark, European Union
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October 14 2012

The Eastern Division of the Danish High Court recently found that the prohibition on age discrimination was an EC principle, which thus has direct effect on private employers, as opposed to EC directives, which according to practice from the European Court of Justice cannot per se impose obligations on private parties

International HR briefing: Denmark, July 2012

Eversheds LLP
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Denmark
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July 16 2012

In a recent case the Supreme Court has ruled that protection against dismissal connected with pregnancy under the Danish Equal Treatment Act does not extend to those who are undergoing the preparatory stages prior to fertility treatment

Termination by e-mail is accepted by the Danish court

Eversheds LLP
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Denmark
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April 18 2012

In Denmark there is still very little case law regarding the use of e-mail as a form of communication between employer and employees

Supreme Court ruling imposes strict liability for employers upon dismissing pregnant employees

Eversheds LLP
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Denmark
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April 18 2012

According to Danish legislation there is no general rule preventing the dismissal of pregnant employees or employees on maternity leave

International HR briefing: Denmark

Eversheds LLP
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Denmark
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April 17 2012

In February 2012, the Danish Supreme court decided a case dealing with the dismissal of pregnant employees

Recent developments for the fourth quarter 2011

Baker & McKenzie
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Canada, China, Denmark, European Union, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA
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March 15 2012

The end of the year and beginning of a new year is always a busy time for us, as it is for most of our clients

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Retail sector e-briefing: Danish courts face a challenge on many fundamental and long-held perceptions regarding the meaning of disability and the established case law

Global employment briefing: Denmark, January 2013 - a review of recent developments and a look-ahead at 2013

The Danish Supreme Court has ruled that a dismissal caused by an adjustment of working hours was in violation of section 4a of the Danish Act on Part-time Employees. The employee was awarded compensation equivalent to 3 months' salary

European Court to review whether an inability to work full-time could be a disability

Ruling on the Danish Salaried Employees Act Section 2a (3) finds the provision in violation of general EC principles

International HR briefing: Denmark, July 2012

Termination by e-mail is accepted by the Danish court

Supreme Court ruling imposes strict liability for employers upon dismissing pregnant employees

International HR briefing: Denmark

Recent developments for the fourth quarter 2011

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