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Terms of Employment and Working Environment

Child´s 1st and 2nd sickness day

Read about the rules on paid leave on a child’s first and second sickness day here. 

Please inform Tina Rudoph (rudolph@cs.au.dk) when you take paid leave on your child's first and second sickness day. 

Parental leave

This webpage will guide you to your parental leave. 

Holiday

Get an overview of rules and regulations regarding your holiday.

When you take a holiday, please remember to inform Tina Rudoph (rudolph@cs.au.dk) in the information office.She can also help you if you have any questions regarding holidays.

Days off with pay

Payroll

Paid monthly, on the last weekday, in arrears to your NemKonto.

Read more about payroll here. 

Tax card

In connection with disbursement of salary, AU collects tax information from SKAT (the Danish Customs and Tax Administration).  

For more information, see https://medarbejdere.au.dk/en/administration/hr/payroll/tax-card

Taxation of researchers

Most people who work/ or live in Denmark are required to pay tax in Denmark and to register with the Danish Tax Agency.

As an international / non-Danish researcher, there are different tax schemes and guidelines according to your status. 

Get an overview of rules and regulations regarding taxation of researchers: https://medarbejdere.au.dk/en/administration/hr/payroll/taxation-of-researchers

Work environment at AU

Aarhus University desires open dialogue about the work environment employees experience on a daily basis, including issues related to workload, stress and well-being. It is the university’s goal to maintain a high degree of focus on the balance between tasks and resources, so that all employees have the possibility of achieving work-life balance.

Read more about the work environment  at AU

Indoor climate and ergonomics

The indoor climate is an important part of the overall work environment. A good indoor climate with an appropriate temperature and clean, fresh air has a positive impact on your well-being. A poor indoor climate, however, may cause discomfort, headache and concentration problems.

Get more information about the indoor climate and ergonomics

Stress

On this webpage you can read abouth what AU does to prevent and deal with stress. 

Psychological Counselling Service

Psychological counselling is available to all members of AU staff who experience work-related problems.

On this webpage you can read more about the counselling and who to contact.

Staff Development Dialogue (SDD)

We conduct SDDs in order to establish a connection between AU’s strategic, long-term objectives and competence needs, and the employee’s own expectations in relation to career and work life.

Read more about SDDs here. 

Bullying

We do not accept offensive behaviour at AU. In other words, we do not accept any form of bullying, sexual harassment, violence or discrimination.
Read more about offensive behaviour here.

Harrassment

We do not accept offensive behaviour at AU. In other words, we do not accept any form of bullying, sexual harassment, violence or discrimination.

For more information on policy and what to do please go to this webpage.