A new trend on the labor market – the right to take free days for as long as needed to look after your sick children. Today, you have the right to take the first child sick day freely, while in some companies, you get the second day as well. Is that enough? Are children getting better in just 48 hours? For Norlys, an energy company in North Denmark, it’s not enough. They decided to give unlimited days to take care of your sick children. Now, the farmer’s association Spiras has jumped on the bandwagon, and several public institutions are discussing whether to join in.
It’s vacation time, and many of us will travel down south. If you have an electric car, pay attention to the charging stations. If you don’t charge in the right places, you might end up paying an excessive amount for energy. Use the app “Better Routeplanner” to plan your charging. Also, pay attention to what stickers you might need to drive in certain parts of Europe. Read more here.
Welcome to the future – an AI-powered scanner that can detect counterfeit products, weapons, fireworks and drugs. The distribution company DAO has acquired an AI-powered scanner to ensure compliance with the packages they deliver. The scanner helps them identify illegal goods. Other distribution companies and even the customs authorities are interested in the scanner. Will this lead to the mass unemployment of drug-sniffing dogs? A representative of their union said they are planning protests against the scanner.
New rules for handling Eternit (fiber cement) roof tiles that contain asbestos from January 2025. If you own one of the 100,000 houses that still have asbestos roofs, you need to be aware that if you want to change it, you will need to get an authorized company to handle it starting next year. Asbestos is a documented cause of various forms of cancer.
Hard times at COOP – they are selling 35 stores to Salling and closing another 19. Check the map here to see if your local COOP is closing.
Legal requirement for companies regarding time registration for full-time employees as of July 1. Have you chosen your time registration system? All companies in Denmark with full-time employees must implement a system to track time spent by employees doing work.
