beskæftigelsesform

Besknæftigelsesform refers to the specific category or type of employment arrangement that a person is engaged in. The term is primarily used in Denmark and is applied in labour market statistics, social security calculations, and employment policy. It distinguishes between ordinary employment, temporary or seasonal work, self‑employment, and other forms of income generation such as freelance, part‑time or casual employment.

The official classification of beskæftigelsesform is maintained by the Danish Statistics Agency (Danmarks Statistik). It is used to compile employment surveys (Arbejdsløshedsundersøgelsen), to classify workers for the calculation of national welfare benefits such as job subsidy, and to assess tax liability. For example, an employee in a permanent full‑time contract ("fuldtid") will be categorized differently from someone engaged in fixed-term ("befristet") work or someone who works as an independent contractor ("selvstændig").

The classification also plays a crucial role in labour market research. Researchers analyze the share of part‑time employees versus full‑time employees, the extent of temporary employment, and the transition rates between different beskæftigelsesforms over a worker’s career. These data inform policy decisions about employment protection, training programmes and labour market reforms.

In summary, beskæftigelsesform denotes the legal and economic relationship between an individual and their employer or client, and it is essential for the statistical, fiscal, and regulatory framework that shapes Denmark’s labour market.