SKAT

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Denmark
Region
Danmark; Hovedstaden; Byen København
Location of affected unit(s)
Copenhagen
Sector
Public Administration / Defence
84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
84.1 - Administration of the State and the economic, social and environmental policies of the community
84.11 - General public administration activities
317 - 330 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
28 October 2013
Employment effect (start)
13 November 2013
Foreseen end date
1 April 2014

Description

The Danish tax authority SKAT makes 317 staff redundant. The decision was made after the authorities had announced up to 330 job cuts earlier this year.

According to the management, job cuts are essential to replace low-skilled workers with IT, business and legal experts.

Sources

  • 12 November 2013: politiken.dk
  • 28 October 2013: Borsen.dk

Citation

Eurofound (2013), SKAT, Internal restructuring in Denmark, factsheet number 76167, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/76167.