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Diversity and equality in the Nordic Region

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calendar 2 June 2021
globus Denmark, Sweden, Norway

Read this document to get valuable information on diversity and equality in the workplace in the Nordic Region. We are taking a closer look at ageism, disability, and ethnicity, gender pay gap and pay discrimination and diversity in the board and management. All it takes is a IUNO+ subscription.

Focus

Around the world there is an increased focus on gender equality and diversity in general, as well serious issues such as sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace. These developments have also affected the Nordic region, where we have seen significant developments in several areas. This document will focus on the different aspects of diversity and equality in the workplace in the Nordic countries. We will look at the latest legal developments, expected regulation and existing legal requirements and pitfalls as well as practical solutions and proposed strategies for companies who would like to implement effective strategies and measures around diversity and equality in the workplace.

Among other things, we will discuss:

  • Diversity in the board and management
  • Gender pay gap and pay discrimination
  • Sexism and sexual harassment
  • Family leave
  • Positive actions and inclusion
  • Ageism, disability, and ethnicity.

Focus

Around the world there is an increased focus on gender equality and diversity in general, as well serious issues such as sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace. These developments have also affected the Nordic region, where we have seen significant developments in several areas. This document will focus on the different aspects of diversity and equality in the workplace in the Nordic countries. We will look at the latest legal developments, expected regulation and existing legal requirements and pitfalls as well as practical solutions and proposed strategies for companies who would like to implement effective strategies and measures around diversity and equality in the workplace.

Among other things, we will discuss:

  • Diversity in the board and management
  • Gender pay gap and pay discrimination
  • Sexism and sexual harassment
  • Family leave
  • Positive actions and inclusion
  • Ageism, disability, and ethnicity.

Anders

Etgen Reitz

Partner

Søren

Hessellund Klausen

Partner

Kirsten

Astrup

Managing associate

Cecillie

Groth Henriksen

Senior associate

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The team

Alexandra

Jensen

Associate

Alma

Winsløw-Lydeking

Senior legal assistant

Anders

Etgen Reitz

Partner

Cecillie

Groth Henriksen

Senior associate

Elias

Lederhaas

Legal assistant

Emilie

Louise Børsch

Associate

Johan

Gustav Dein

Associate

Kirsten

Astrup

Managing associate

Laura

Dyvad Ziemer Markill

Legal assistant

Sunniva

Løfsgaard

Legal assistant

Søren

Hessellund Klausen

Partner