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DENMARK. Kärol Järviste & Siiri Tamm SR131. Youth unemployment rate. H igher than in Germany L ower than in Sweden Danish youth are well prepared for the job market 13.5 percent of the Danish youth between 15 and 24 who were unemployed. Unemployment benefits.
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DENMARK Kärol Järviste & Siiri Tamm SR131
Youth unemployment rate • Higherthan in Germany • Lowerthan in Sweden • Danish youth are well prepared for the job market • 13.5 percent of the Danish youth between 15 and 24 who were unemployed
Unemployment benefits • The first thing you must do • 52 weeks • Benefitsare provided • 90% of the member's previous work income • maximum of two years in total within three years.
Employment situation in different sectors • Publicsector (30%) • services and trade (18%) • financial sector (15%) • industry (14%)
Working hours/vacation • The standard working week in Denmark • Lunch breaks • Working hours are not regulated by law • Vacation
Retiring age • The Danish state pension • The amount the state pension depends
Current and planned strategies to minimize unemployment • Create new jobs • Lower interest rates • Cuttaxes or increase spending to stimulate the economy