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 employee does not follow ...
Sick pay regulations for employers in Norway
In Norway, understanding and managing sick pay obligations is crucial for employers to ensure compliance with the law. In this blog, we’ll outline the key aspects of Norway’s sick ...
Health and safety representative requirements for companies in Norway
The answer to this question is that all companies must have a health and safety representative (HSR). In Norway, the general rule is that a HSR representative must be elected in ...
What are the legal responsibilities of an employer in Norway?
We often receive inquiries from foreign companies seeking to register as employers in Norway, regarding their obligations concerning Norwegian labor law and reporting ...
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 the staffing sector ...
Dismissals in Norway - 5 common mistakes and how to avoid them
It can be challenging to dismiss an employee. Many employers make rushed decisions without following the required procedures. Moreover, in Norway there are strict rules for the ...
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 and secure working ...
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 service," according to ...
New rules on approval of staffing enterprises from 2024
From January 1, 2024, the current system of registering staffing enterprises will be removed and replaced with an approval system. This means that staffing enterprises that ...
How to comply with working hours regulations and fixed average rules
In Norway, the maximum working hours an employee can work is strict and it is you, the employer, who are responsible for following these regulations. So, what do you do, when you ...
Pension in Norway – pension from the National Insurance Scheme
Have you been working in Norway, paid Norwegian National Insurance and are uncertain if you are entitled to any Norwegian pension? And if so, how do you calculate your Norwegian ...
The rules for overtime and work hours in Norway
In Norway, employee rights are strongly safeguarded by the Working Environment Act. Among the key rules are those regulating standard working hours and overtime. For employers, it ...