A practical guide concerning your stay in Denmark
Lifeindenmark.dk is a practical guide with relevant information regarding your stay in Denmark. Here you can find information on pension, unemployment, job change, working conditions etc. in English.
About The Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment
The Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (STAR) is responsible for implementing and following up on employment policy in Denmark. STAR supports the Minister for Employment in the work of policy formulation, legislation and in relation to the Danish Parliament (Folketinget).
The Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (STAR) prepares and implements political initiatives and reforms. Moreover, STAR generates and disseminates knowledge to support the Minister for Employment and efficient employment efforts. STAR plays a crucial role in the implementation of reforms and employment policies by supporting municipalities and unemployment insurance funds. The latter are responsible for the direct implementation of reforms and policies.
The goal of STAR is to contribute to moving as many people as possible from unemployment into employment or education and to ensure that enterprises have access to the labour they need.
The Agency’s goal is
As many people as possible in employment, for the benefit of the individual, businesses, and Denmark.
The Agency works toward this goal based on four ambitions that guide our organization and the way we carry out our tasks:
- STAR supports employment efforts
- STAR is a responsible agency
- STAR stays ahead of developments in the labor market
- STAR is a workplace with high job satisfaction
STAR is a nationwide agency consisting of four units located in Copenhagen, Odense, Aalborg, and Brønderslev.
Equal treatment and support to Union workers and members of their family
Have you or any of your family members experienced discrimination on grounds of nationality, unjustified restrictions or obstacles to your right to free movement in Denmark? Then you can contact STAR at ContactPointDenmark@star.dk
STAR will then ensure that the responsible authority will reply to the inquiry.
All inquiries must be written in English or Danish.
Directive 2014/54/EU on the freedom of movements for workers