- Important information
- Statutory contribution
- AES is a statutory contribution for all private and public employers in Denmark. The self-employed can be covered under AES against occupational diseases on a voluntary basis. Read more:
- Compensation for diseases only
- AES deals with occupational diseases. Private insurance companies deal with compensation related to accidents at work. Read information about who is covered:
AES is Arbejdsmarkedets Erhvervssygdomssikring (Labour Market Occupational Diseases Fund).
AES pays benefits if an employee contracts a recognised occupational illness. The scheme is financed by the approximately 200,000 employers in Denmark.
The difference between an accident and illnessOccupational illnesses are different from accidents at work. Accidents happen suddenly, while occupational diseases develop over a long period of time.
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FAQ
- What kind of employees do I need to pay for?
- As an employer you must pay AES contributions for employees for which you already pay ATP contributions. More information is available here:
- Private companies