Document background
The Employee Release Letter is a crucial document in Danish employment relationships, used when formally documenting the termination of employment. It serves multiple purposes: confirming the terms of separation, documenting final payments and benefits, and ensuring compliance with Danish employment law, particularly the Danish Salaried Employees Act (Funktionærloven). This document is typically issued following either a mutual agreement to terminate employment or a unilateral termination by either party, and it helps prevent future disputes by clearly documenting all aspects of the employment conclusion. The letter should reflect Denmark's "flexicurity" model, which balances employer flexibility with employee security, and must comply with specific requirements regarding notice periods, holiday pay calculations, and other statutory entitlements under Danish law.
