Your rights when working for HOFOR

Pay and employment

• Your pay must be in accordance with the most representative collective agreement currently in force for your field of work.
• If you work eight hours or more per week, you must be given a statement of employment terms and be informed of your terms and conditions no later than four weeks after you start work. 
• If you are not employed by a Danish company or do not hold Danish citizenship, you may be entitled to increased hourly wages as well as board, lodging and daily allowances.

Working hours

• Normal working hours are 37 hours per week. 
• If you work more than 37 hours, you may be entitled to overtime pay and/or a work schedule.
• If you work in the evening or at night, you may be entitled to a supplement.
• Make a note of your working hours every day – for example in a calendar.

Rest periods

• You must have 11 consecutive hours of rest each day.
• You must have 35 consecutive hours off at least once a week – preferably on a Sunday.

Holiday and days off

• You accrue 2.08 days of holiday per month from your first day of work. 
• You are entitled to holiday pay (12.5% of your pay).
• You may also be entitled to payment for weekday holidays and to discretionary holidays and optional pay account – please check your payslip for details.

Accommodation

From 1 July 2025, new rules will apply to employers providing accommodation: The accommodation must be healthy and safe and meet the following requirements:

• Lavatory, clean water and drainage
• Daylight and ventilation
• Heating and a healthy indoor climate

Size requirements:

• No more than two persons per room
• At least 20 sqm per person if several persons live together. The employer must draw up an accommodation plan and comply with regulations. The Danish Working Environment Authority may issue orders and impose fines if the requirements are not met.