A healthy and safe working environment is a fundamental prerequisite for a well-functioning employment relationship and is also an area in which legislation imposes significant obligations on the employer. Working environment rules cover both the physical and the psychosocial working environment and regulate, among other things, the prevention of occupational injuries, employee well-being, the organisation of work, and the employer’s responsibility for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment.
We provide legal advice on working environment legislation and help companies understand and manage their obligations towards employees. Our advice is based on the applicable rules, practice from the Danish Working Environment Authority, and relevant decisions, and is aimed at preventing conflicts, improvement notices, and potential claims for damages.
Our assistance includes, among other things,
Interpretation and application of working environment legislation in specific situations
Advice on the employer’s responsibility for the physical and psychosocial working environment
Handling cases involving stress, harassment, offensive conduct, and cooperation difficulties
Guidance in connection with workplace accidents, occupational injuries, and reporting obligations
Advice in connection with inspections, notices, and reactions from the Danish Working Environment Authority
Legal guidance on the working environment organisation, workplace assessments (APV), and follow-up on working environment measures
We assist both companies and employees in navigating the legal requirements and assessments relating to the working environment and help find solutions that are both legally sound and practical in application.