Denmark Severance Pay Calculator (Fratrædelsesgodtgørelse)
Calculate Danish severance pay (fratrædelsesgodtgørelse): 1 month's salary after 12 years, 3 after 17, and the most you can get for unfair dismissal (§ 2 b).
The § 2 b amount is a maximum: the parties or the court set the actual amount, and it needs at least 1 year of employment on the notice date. Salary includes fixed allowances and pension contributions. The calculator assumes the employer gives notice.
What it does
Section 2 a of the Danish Salaried Employees Act (funktionærloven) gives a salaried employee dismissed after 12 years of continuous employment a severance payment (fratrædelsesgodtgørelse) of 1 month's salary, and 3 months' salary after 17 years. The years are counted on the last day of employment, so the notice period counts. If the dismissal is not reasonably justified, section 2 b adds compensation (godtgørelse) after at least 1 year: up to half the notice period, up to 3 months' salary from age 30, 4 months after 10 years and 6 months after 15 years.
How to use it
- Type the start of employment and the day notice is given.
- Type your monthly salary and your age.
- Read the fratrædelsesgodtgørelse and the maximum for unfair dismissal.
The arithmetic runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere and nothing is stored, so you can use these with real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much after 13 years on 40,000 kr a month?
40,000 kr, 1 month's salary, because you passed 12 years. After 17 years it is 120,000 kr.
Does the notice period count towards the 12 years?
Yes. The years are counted on the day you leave, so notice given at 11 years and 8 months can be enough.
What is the most for unfair dismissal?
6 months' salary after 15 years with the employer; 3 months from age 30 with at least 1 year.
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