arbejdsskadelovgivning

Arbejdsskadelovgivning refers to the legal framework in Denmark that governs compensation for work-related injuries and occupational diseases. This legislation ensures that employees who suffer harm during their employment are entitled to financial support and rehabilitation. The primary law is the Arbejdsskadesikringsloven, which details the conditions for establishing a work-related injury or disease and the scope of compensation.

The law covers accidents that occur during work, including commuting accidents, as well as diseases that develop as a consequence of exposure to harmful conditions at the workplace. To be eligible for compensation, the injury or disease must be recognized as work-related according to specific criteria outlined in the legislation. This often involves a medical assessment and a review of the circumstances surrounding the incident or exposure.

Compensation can take various forms, including reimbursement for medical expenses, loss of earning capacity, and permanent injury. In cases of death resulting from a work-related incident, dependents may be eligible for survivor benefits. The system is administered by Arbejdsmarkedets Erhvervssikring (AES), which assesses claims and determines the level of compensation. Employers are legally obligated to insure their employees against work-related injuries and diseases.