DK-ix.3 Protection against dismissal due to organisational matters
3.9.3.DK-ix.3 Protection against dismissal due to organisational matters (Beskyttelse mod afskedigelse som følge af organisationsforhold)
3.9.3.1. Aim
To protect employees from dismissals due to organisational matters, i.e. for being or not being a member of a trade union or other professional organisation.
3.9.3.2. Legal basis
- The Act on Protection against dismissal due to organisational matters
- Act no. 285 of 9 June 1987.
3.9.3.3. Contents
An employer is not allowed to dismiss an employee for being a member of a union or of a specific union or for not being a mem-ber.
3.9.3.4. Financial resources
If an employee is dismissed in violation of the provisions laid down in the Act, the employer shall be liable to pay him/-her com-pensation.
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