Date: 28.05.2026
Time: 10:00-12:00 (incl. breaks)
Presenter: Lisbeth Lindorff Riis, Head of HR Legal
Parental leave in Denmark can be complex to navigate, especially when legal rights, financial implications, and practical administration must all be handled correctly.
In this webinar, we provide a practical and up-to-date overview of Danish parental leave regulation and the key considerations employers need to manage professionally and compliantly. You will gain deeper insight into the right to leave, the right to benefits, and the right to salary during leave, combined with case law, practical examples, and best practices.
In this course, you will learn about:
- the right to leave – what the legislation states and what is common practice in Denmark
- the right to benefits – what options employees have for absence and parental leave benefits
- the right to salary during leave – the minimum rules and key employer considerations
- earmarked parental leave – what it means and how leave may be transferred between parents
- other flexible leave arrangements available to employees
notification requirements for mothers, co-mothers, and fathers - the rights of solo parents and rainbow families, and when new rules take effect
- how to assess and manage your existing maternity and parental leave agreements
Certificate of attendance: After the webinar, you will receive a certificate of attendance, which serves as documentation that you have received training in Danish parental leave rules.
Who should attend? This webinar is aimed at HR professionals, payroll specialists, and managers who want a deeper understanding of Danish parental leave rules and how to manage related obligations and opportunities in practice.
The webinar will be conducted in English.
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