Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the new collective agreement in your area.
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the new collective agreement in your area.
Hourly wage/standard wage for adult employees will increase:
In total, an hourly wage increase of DKK 14.25 during the period.
The increase that was implemented on an incentive basis with OK23 is to be taken back, and the wage increase of DKK 11.75 will be added to the hourly supplement. The base figure is therefore back to DKK 65.29, and the hourly supplement is DKK 97.50, before the new wage increases that will come with OK25 during the period from 2025 to 2028.
Yes, it is entirely new that a provision has been added to the collective agreement regarding the advance notice of overtime on a day off.
If employers cancel overtime on a day off later than 36 hours before the start of the shift, the employer must pay the normal hourly wage rate as compensation.
Overtime pay will increase by:
The employer's contribution will increase by 1 % on April 28, 2025, and will then amount to 11 %.
The employee's share remains 2 %, so the total percentage will be 13 %.
Yes, and the scheme will also increase by 2% during the period:
As of March 1, 2027, the flexible benefits scheme will amount to 13.2 % of the employee’s holiday-eligible salary. This is equivalent to approximately 1½ extra months of salary per year.
At the same time, the options within the scheme will be expanded to finance increased entitlement to time off.
"Close family members" refers to parents and spouses/partners.
Yes, the scheme has been expanded so that seniors are entitled to 46 senior days off per year. These days can be financed through the flexible benefits scheme and pension contributions. This means that the right to the 46 days does not require employees to pay for the time off using various schemes. Employees have the right to take time off at their own expense.