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Consumption

According to a study made by Danske Bank, consumption has been reduced by 9,8% in October compared to the same month last year. We buy less from supermarkets (2% less),...

Compensation from SAS

370.000 people that had their flights canceled or postponed in the summer will not get their compensation as promised “in a few weeks”. It’s more...

Tax advance statement

From the 15th of November, you can complete your tax advance statement (Forskudsopgørelsen). It’s worth looking at it if you got a new job or your salary...

The 4-day working week and a reduction of the working hours to 30 per week

According to an expert in the labor market, there are two trends: the 4-day working week and a reduction of the working hours to 30 per...

4 day working week

An experiment in the Esbjerg municipality with 520 employees from the Jobcenter has been a success. Now the municipality is looking to expand the program...