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Pensionist

If you are a pensionist, you can consider getting a job from the 1st January 2023, as that extra income will no longer affect your...

Living in housing provided

If you are living in housing provided by your employer, then you should be aware that he is obligated to provide you with decent housing conditions....

Higher unemployment benefits

If you have worked for at least two years and have been a member of an a-kasse for at least four, then you qualify for higher unemployment benefits in the...

“Kontanthjælp”

If you have been on “kontanthjælp” (social support) for at least a year and then you got a job, you will receive a tax-free bonus of...

Students to work while they study

To encourage more students to work while they study, the reform includes a stipulation that you can earn more next to SU (4,000 dkk per month) from...