Styringsret

Styringsret is a Danish legal term that translates roughly to "management right" or "directing power." It refers to the right of an employer to unilaterally determine the terms and conditions of employment for their employees. This includes decisions about how, when, and where work is performed, as well as the assignment of tasks, the organization of work, and the selection of employees for particular roles.

The concept of styringsret is fundamental to the employer-employee relationship in Denmark. It is generally understood to be a broad right, but it is not absolute. It is limited by various sources of law, including collective bargaining agreements, individual employment contracts, and general principles of Danish labor law, such as the duty of good faith and the prohibition of discrimination.

For example, while an employer can direct an employee's work, they cannot assign tasks that are dangerous, demeaning, or outside the scope of the employee's agreed-upon role without further agreement. Similarly, decisions made under styringsret must be exercised reasonably and in accordance with applicable laws and agreements. Disputes over the extent of styringsret are often resolved through negotiation, mediation, or, if necessary, legal proceedings. The balance between the employer's management right and the employee's rights is a recurring theme in Danish labor law discussions.