Legal counselling

Legal counselling

As a member of IDA, you can always get help from our legal counsellors. This may be particularly useful if a conflict arises between you and your employer or you become ill.

But you can also get legal counselling on everyday matters. Every year, we go through 6,000 contracts to help secure higher salaries and better conditions for our members.

We can also help you find the right arguments to use at your salary negotiation to make sure you receive the salary you are worth.

When can I get legal assistance from IDA?

Through your membership to IDA, you have the right to free legal counselling and representation in employment-related cases. IDA offers legal assistance on employment-related issues such as:

• Salary benchmarking and salary negotiation
• Working conditions and contract review
• Maternity/paternity leave and parental leave
• Holiday entitlements
• Checking if your salary is paid correctly and assisting your if you do not receive your salary
• Assistance if your employer goes bankrupt
• Stress
• Workplace harassment
• Case-handling if you get into a conflict with your employer
• Assistance if you lose your job, incl. making sure you receive all legal entitlements. 

Which types of legal assistance does IDA offer?

We offer legal assistance and counselling about issues relating to employment terms by phone or in person. We recommend calling us first, so we can find the best way to assist you in your inquiry.

IDA also legally represents members in employment-related cases: For instance if a conflict arises between you and your employer. Our legal specialists offer individual counselling, and IDA can legally represent you against your employer if your case ends in court. 

If you are unsure whether we can help, you are welcome to contact us.