Denmark Advances Pay Transparency Bill for Job Seekers
A new Danish bill will force employers to post salary ranges and ban questions about pay history.
2026年10月22日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Job seekers in Denmark will soon see salary ranges on job listings.
The Danish government has submitted a new bill on pay transparency.
This bill implements a broader EU directive across Denmark.
Employers must state the starting salary range in job ads.
Companies cannot ask candidates about their past wage history.
The proposed law will take effect on March 1, 2027.
This change helps job candidates negotiate fair pay terms.
Foreign workers will gain equal pay rights and clearer salary expectations.
The law aims to prevent pay discrimination during recruitment.
According to Azets, this bill strengthens rights for all job applicants.
Source: Azets Denmark
