New HSE card requirements for the goods transport sector
From January 1, 2026, HSE cards will be required for companies that transport goods by road. The HSE card will show who is working in the goods transport industry. The aim is to ...
Doing business in Norway? Here's why you need a legal partner
Entering the Norwegian market comes with more than just business opportunities—it also means dealing with a demanding set of rules and obligations. From taxation, VAT, and ...
New rules about retirement age in Norway—changes from January 1, 2026
The Norwegian Parliament has passed updated regulations that will remove companies' previous right to establish internal age limits for pension. Starting January 1, 2026, all ...
Supreme Court ruling: Legal deadlines for extending termination claims
On 20 October, the Norwegian Supreme Court issued its ruling (HR-2025-2052-U) in an employment dispute concerning dismissal, addressing the question of whether the employee, as ...
What employers must know about social security contributions in Norway
Foreign employers planning to send employees to work in Norway need to take several factors into consideration. One important factor that is crucial to be aware of is social ...
Legislative change—New employer rules for psychosocial work environment
The Norwegian government has proposed amendments to the Working Environment Act Section 4-3 on requirements for the psychosocial working environment.
EU Pay Transparency Directive is coming to Norway: What to expect
In 2023, the EU adopted the much-discussed Pay Transparency Directive for its member states. The time has come to introduce the directive in Norway, and businesses should start ...
Requirements for dismissal due to inadequate work performance
In Norway, dismissing an employee due to poor work performance can be particularly challenging for employers. The Norwegian Working Environment Act sets high standards for ...
Norwegian representative requirement for staffing companies
Foreign companies wishing to provide staffing services and hire out personnel in Norway—without a permanent place of business or registered office in the country—are required to ...
What are the required employment termination documents?
Norwegian labor law sets strict requirements for documentation when employees are terminated. Some of the requirements follow directly from the law, while others are strongly ...
Oslo Court: Hire-labor limits upheld as compatible with EEA law
In December 2022, the Norwegian government decided to significant tightened the regulations for hiring of labor from staffing agencies. The changes meant that the general access ...
Overtime pay in Norway—Key rules for employers
Norwegian labor law contains clear rules on working hours and overtime pay. Many foreign employers are surprised to learn that these rules are mandatory and very strict. Below, we ...