Employment legal services

Employment legal services

BDO Tax Legal offers specialized advice on all legal matters concerning employment and labor law in Denmark. Employment law governs the relationship between employer and employee, and is relevant to every organization – regardless of size, sector, or structure.

This area of law continues to grow in complexity. Employers today must navigate increasingly detailed and evolving regulations – whether they are drafting contracts, managing dismissals, or developing workplace policies. At BDO, we combine in-depth expertise with a hands-on, commercial mindset to help you stay compliant while supporting your business goals.

We assist both Danish and international companies, public authorities, and executive officers – providing legal certainty across all stages of the employment relationship.

We advise on all areas of Danish employment law and collective labor regulation, including:

  • Danish employment legislation and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
  • Employment contracts
  • Individual dismissals
  • Employee policies
  • Negotiating settlements and drafting of documentation
  • Absence management, sick leave, and maternity and parental leave
  • The Danish Holiday Act
  • Restrictive covenants, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses
  • Bonus schemes and employee benefits, including share-based incentive programs
  • Immigration services: visas, work permits, and residence permits
  • Cross-border secondment
  • Employee taxation and payroll compliance 
  • Register in Register of Foreign Service Providers (RUT)

We take pride in providing practical, tailored solutions that reflect your organization’s needs and risk profile. Whether you are handling everyday HR issues or facing complex restructuring, we act as a trusted legal partner – helping you make informed decisions in a fast-changing legal landscape.

Our employment team primarily advises employers, but we also represent managing directors and executive officers, ensuring their contractual rights and obligations are clearly understood and properly structured.

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Jeanett Pilmark, BDO

Jeanett Pilmark

Senior Manager, Tax Legal
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