In forceWork and employment
Rules for the psychosocial work environment
Official title (in Danish): Bekendtgørelse om psykisk arbejdsmiljø
In short
Reading time: 1 min- What changes:
- Examples of preventive measures (arrangement) and the list of general prevention principles have been removed from the executive order.
- It is a criminal offence not to comply with an order under the executive order.
- Previously, it was also a criminal offence not to follow decisions, including prohibitions.
- Who: Some of the rules do not apply to work in the employer's private household, work carried out solely by family members of the employer who belong to the household, and actual military service.
- 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