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When You Work for HOFOR
Thank you for working for HOFOR. When you carry out work for HOFOR, you are entitled to fair pay and proper working conditions.
This includes, among other things, the following:
Pay and Employment
- Your salary must follow the applicable collective agreement for your area of work.
- If you work 8 hours or more per week, you must receive a written contract of employment and be informed of your terms no later than 4 weeks after you start your job.
- If you are not employed by a Danish company or do not have Danish citizenship, you may be entitled to a higher hourly wage as well as meals, accommodation and essential living items.
Working Hours
- Standard working hours are 37 hours per week.
- If you work more than 37 hours, you may be entitled to overtime pay.
- If you work in the evening or at night, you may be entitled to additional allowances and a working hours agreement.
- Make sure to keep a daily record of your working hours
Rest Periods
- You must have 11 consecutive hours of rest per 24‑hour period.
- At least once a week, you must have 35 hours off in a row – ideally on a Sunday.
Holiday and Days Off
- You earn 2.08 days of paid holiday per month from your first day of work.
- You are entitled to holiday allowance (12.5% of your salary).
- You may also be entitled to Sunday and public holidays allowance (SH allowance), extra holiday days and a flexible benefits account – see your payslip for details.
Housing Conditions
From 1 July 2025, new rules apply for employers who provide accommodation:
The housing must be healthy and safe:
- Toilet, clean water and drainage
- Daylight and ventilation
- Heating and a good indoor climate
Space requirements:
- Maximum 2 people per room
- At least 20 square metres per person in shared housing
The employer must prepare an accommodation plan and comply with the rules.
The Danish Working Environment Authority may issue orders and fines if the requirements are not met.
HOFOR’s Labour Clause – In Brief
For all construction, renovation and service contracts for HOFOR in Denmark, our labour clause is included.
What is a labour clause?
A labour clause is a contractual condition between HOFOR and the supplier. It has two purposes:
- Protecting employees: ensuring fair pay and proper working conditions.
- Protecting businesses: preventing unfair competition and social dumping.
Why is it important?
- Denmark has no statutory minimum wage. Pay and working conditions are determined through collective agreements.
- The labour clause ensures that everyone working on HOFOR’s projects in Denmark has conditions that at least correspond to a representative Danish collective agreement entered into by the most representative labour market parties in Denmark within the given field of work and which is in force throughout the territory of Denmark.
- It applies to the entire supply chain – including all sub-suppliers.
If the labour clause is not complied with, it constitutes a breach of contract.
Contact Us
If you have questions or anything else you would like to discuss, you are welcome to contact HOFOR’s CSR team at
CSR@hofor.dk
+45 2795 2175 or +45 3445 8135
Additional Information for Posted Workers
Information about working conditions, health and safety, tax and VAT in Denmark:
Workplace Denmark - for posted workers
Information about holiday pay:
Holiday allowance
