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Illness and sick leave

Illness and sick leave

What are your rights in Denmark if you or your child falls ill? Get an overview of your rights and duties.

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Short-term illness

Long-term illness

Holiday and illness

Stress-related sick leave

Illness during pregnancy and leave

Illness if you're self-employed

Termination due to illness

Illness in the family:

Illness of a child

Care days and compassionate leave

Crises and loss of a loved one

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Get legal advice

Get advice on illness and sick leave from IDA's team of legal experts.

Talk to IDA's social worker

As a member of IDA, you can get help from a social worker if you fall ill.

Latest news on illness and sick leave

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'18 years after my wife passed away, the grief still appears'

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28. sep. 2023

4 out of 10 work remotely when they are sick

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13. okt. 2022

One in three works from home even if they are ill

Article

'18 years after my wife passed away, the grief still appears'

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News

28. sep. 2023

4 out of 10 work remotely when they are sick

News

13. okt. 2022

One in three works from home even if they are ill

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As a member of IDA, you get advice in the event of illness and absence.

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Log in and get help with sickness benefits, flex jobs and early retirement pensions