Calculation and payment of holiday pay in Norway
For employers in Norway, it is important that you know the legislation for both calculation and payment of holiday pay in Norway. Mistakes may have financial consequences and ...
Norwegian ban on hiring from staffing companies
On the 1 April 2023, new and stricter legislation regarding leasing out and hiring temporary staff from staffing enterprises will come into effect. Regular entrepreneurs and ...
Norwegian employment contracts – do’s and don’ts
Many foreign employers are surprised at the protection employees in Norway have. The Norwegian regulations are especially stringent when it comes to the mandatory system for ...
The strict rules for termination of employment in Norway
Do you have employees working in Norway and planning to terminate the employment? If so, you need to be aware of the extensive and mandatory protection employees are given ...
Are you allowed to inspect your employees' emails?
When are you, as the employer, allowed to inspect employees’ emails? What regulations must you consider? In this blog, you will learn about the regulations that apply when the ...
The rules for temporary employment in Norway
Sometimes a company needs temporary employees. This could be in situations where the regular staff is on vacation, or to cope with an increased number of assignments in certain ...
Workforce reductions in Norway: Be aware of the employee rights!
Historically, the unions and employees in Norway have a strong position. This is particularly evident in the strict procedures that must be followed, and in the numerous rights ...
Employee rights in Norway
Did you know that foreign employees posted to Norway are entitled to several key employee rights under Norwegian law? The Working Environment Act applies not only to local workers ...
Be aware: Working hours in Norway are subject to inspections
Does your company employ workers in Norway? If so, it’s crucial to understand the legal requirements concerning working hours. These regulations are strictly enforced under the ...
Avoid Risk: Understand Joint and Several Liability in Norway
When hiring contractors or subcontractors, it's not enough to assume that they’ll meet their legal obligations. If they fail to pay salaries, deduct taxes, or contribute to ...
Employer’s National Insurance contributions in Norway
If your company employs workers in Norway, you are required to comply with Norwegian regulations. One key obligation is ensuring proper calculation and payment of the employer's ...
A1 form: National insurance when working abroad
Working in Norway? A growing number of people are working across borders. Some have short assignments in, for example, Norway, Denmark and the UK. This leads to uncertainty ...