DenmarkArbejdsmarked og erhvervsliv 3 · Labour market and business
What does a collective agreement (kollektiv overenskomst) typically contain?
In the exam (Danish)
Hvad står der typisk i en kollektiv overenskomst?
- aHow many new employees the company must hire each year.Hvor mange nye medarbejdere virksomheden skal ansætte hvert år.
- bHow much tax the employees must pay.Hvor meget skat medarbejderne skal betale.
- cRules on pay, working hours, pensions and further training.Regler om løn, arbejdstid, pension og efteruddannelse.Correct answer
Why?
A collective agreement is an agreement between a trade union and an employers' organisation. It normally lasts 2–3 years and covers pay and conditions, for example working hours, pay during illness, pensions and further training.
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What does the 'peace obligation' (fredspligt) on the labour market mean?Correct answer:That you may not strike or impose a lockout while a collective agreement is in force.
Hvad betyder 'fredspligt' på arbejdsmarkedet? — At man ikke må strejke eller lave lockout, mens en overenskomst gælder.
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What is a lockout?Correct answer:When the employers shut the employees out of work.
Hvad er en lockout? — At arbejdsgiverne stænger medarbejderne ude fra arbejdet.
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A conflict on the labour market has lasted a long time, and the two sides cannot agree. What can the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) do?Correct answer:End the conflict by passing a law.
En konflikt på arbejdsmarkedet varer længe, og parterne kan ikke blive enige. Hvad kan Folketinget gøre? — Stoppe konflikten ved at vedtage en lov.
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Is there a minimum wage set by law in Denmark?Correct answer:No, pay is agreed in collective agreements and at each workplace.
Er der en mindsteløn, som er fastsat ved lov i Danmark? — Nej, lønnen aftales i overenskomster og på den enkelte arbejdsplads.
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