Sigbjørn Edøy - Associate Lawyer
What is the Norwegian Mandatory Occupational Pension Scheme?
In Norway, employers have a legal responsibility to contribute to their employees' retirement savings through the Mandatory Occupational Pension scheme (OTP). ...
Rules for temporary layoffs - What employers need to know
Temporary layoffs can be a challenging situation for both employers and employees. When your business faces temporary difficulties, layoffs can be a necessary ...
When terminating an employee becomes necessary
As an employer responsible for your employees, you may find yourself in challenging situations where an employee fails to meet expectations. Perhaps the ...
When is a safety representative required in a company?
The answer to this question is that all companies must have a safety representative. In Norway, the general rule is that a safety representative must be ...
Is the government's ban on hiring from staffing companies in violation of EEA law?
As a result of the government's target to limit the scope and role of the staffing industry in Norway, there have been significant tightening of regulations in ...
Employment contracts, what do you need to include?
From July 1, 2024, the minimum requirements for the content of the employment contract will change. The purpose of these changes is to create more predictable ...
New and upcoming changes in Norwegian Labor Law
Effective January 1, 2024, the definition of an employee will change. Currently, the law defines an employee as "anyone who performs work in someone else's ...