The news. On 8 October, the Danish government introduced a bill in Parliament granting bereavement leave to parents in the event of the death of their spouse or cohabiting partner with whom they have a child under 18. This right to paid leave, for up to 12 weeks, is expected to come into force on 1 January 2027. It will apply to deaths occurring from that date onwards and will concern only the child’s legal parents (biological and adoptive parents). No supporting documents will be required.
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Nathalie Tran
Editor-in-Chief Mind HR