Employment Law Scandinavia

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The Programme

09:00
Registration and coffee
09:30
The legal framework in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden
Overview of the basic elements of employment law in the four Scandinavian countries, including:
  • Description of the legislation and types of employees in the 4 countries
  • Introduction to the most important employment legislation
  • Employment contracts: requirements, contents and consequences of failure
  • Importance of collective bargaining agreements
11:00
Coffee
11:15
Typical employment terms
Overview of the typical employment terms in the four countries, including:
  • Remuneration systems
  • Typical benefits
  • Incentive programmes and stock options
  • Taxation and social cost
  • Loyalty obligations and non-competition clauses
12:45
Lunch
13:45
Typical employment terms - continuation
Overview of the typical employment terms in the 4 countries, including:
  • Entitlement to holiday
  • Entitlement to absence due to maternity/paternity
  • Entitlement to absence due to personal reasons
  • Working hours
14:30
Termination of the employment – Case Study
Based on a practical case study, the speakers will present the essential rules and procedures regarding termination of employment, including:
  • Notice of termination
  • Consultation and negotiation procedures
  • Entitlement to compensation, reinstatement and other key issues
15:15
Coffee
15:30
Termination of the employment – continuation
A follow-up on the case study regarding termination procedures and other issues in this respect:
  • Redundancies
  • Severance agreement
  • Termination in case of absence due to sickness
  • General procedures regarding absence due to sickness
16:15
Questions and answers
The participants have the opportunity to ask questions or present issues of interest to the speakers and audience. Get specific advice and share knowledge with your HR and legal colleagues.
17:00
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