In forceWork and employment
The definition of work-related violence has been expanded
Official title (in Danish): Bekendtgørelse om arbejdsrelateret vold uden for arbejdstid
In short
Reading time: 1 min- What changes:
- Work-related violence is now defined as violence against employees by persons who are not employees or employers at the company, including citizens and customers.
- Previously, it stated "citizens, including clients and customers".
- Robbery is now explicitly included.
- The rules stating that the employer must provide guidance, guidelines, and offers of help for police reports regarding violence outside working hours no longer appear in the executive order.
- Who: The executive order affects employers and employees.
- When: The executive order entered into force on 1 July 2026.
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Source: Retsinformation.dk
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- Issued · 29 June 2026
- Published in the Danish Law Gazette (Lovtidende) · 30 June 2026
- In force · 1 July 2026