Clarified requirements for Norway’s psychosocial work environment
From 1 January 2026, the Working Environment Act § 4-3 will be clarified to include a non-exhaustive list of psychosocial work environment factors. While this ...
Norwegian Labor Law—new rules on age limits in working life
A change adopted on 20 May 2025 stipulates that, from 1 January 2026, companies in Norway can no longer set internal age limits below 72 years The exception is ...
The Labour Inspection Authority gets new and stricter enforcement tools
As of 1 July 2025, a comprehensive package of legislative changes came into force, giving the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority more power and authority ...
Norway sets new working condition rules for offshore renewable energy
On 20 June 2025, amendments to the Working Environment Act were adopted, marking an important shift in the legal regulation of offshore renewable energy ...
Norway updates wage and working rules for offshore and shipping
After several years of political consideration, debate and international opposition, the Norwegian Parliament has now adopted what is described as a historic ...
Court clarifies rules on averaging working hours and pay rights
Trøndelag District Court has recently handed down a judgment (TTRO-2024-197027) with significant implications for employers regarding the use of working time ...
Minimum wage rates in Norway
As part of the broader wage adjustments taking place across Norway in 2025, the Norwegian Tariff Board and the Labour Inspection Authority have announced new ...
What is the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme?
When working in Norway, you and your employees might be required to contribute to the social security schemes. The Norwegian National Insurance Scheme ...
What do authorities look for during workplace inspections in Norway?
Norwegian authorities are stepping up enforcement. In 2025, the Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet), NAV, the Tax Administration, and other agencies ...
Preparing for increased workplace inspections in Norway 2025
In 2025, Norway is intensifying its efforts to combat labor crime, social dumping, and employer non-compliance. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority ...
What are justifiable grounds for downsizing employees?
As an employer, you may face situations where downsizing becomes necessary. Market changes, reorganizations, technological developments, or economic challenges ...
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). ...