Document background
The Layoff Letter is a crucial document in Danish employment relations, required when an employer needs to terminate an employee's employment contract. It must be drafted in compliance with Danish employment law, particularly the Danish Salaried Employees Act (Funktionærloven) and any applicable collective agreements. The document is used to formally communicate the termination decision, specify the notice period, outline final compensation arrangements, and detail any additional benefits or support provided. The letter serves multiple purposes: it fulfills legal requirements, provides clear documentation of the termination terms, and helps manage the separation process professionally. In Denmark, specific attention must be paid to notice periods, which vary based on length of service, and to any obligations under collective agreements or individual employment contracts.
