As the calendar year draws to an end, employers and
employees face questions regarding the handling of unused
holiday.
This guide provides an overview of the regulations surrounding
holiday scheduling as stipulated in the Norwegian Holiday Act.
Mandatory holiday scheduling before year-end
According to the Holiday Act, employees are entitled and
obligated to use their full vacation entitlement within the
calendar year. The employer must ensure that all statutory holiday
time is used each calendar year. The primary aim of this regulation
is to guarantee that employees receive a minimum amount of annual
leisure time.
The employer is required to discuss holiday timing and schedules
with the employees or their representatives in advance. If
consensus is not reached, the employer has the authority, within
certain limits, to decide the holiday dates. It is crucial for both
parties to collaborate to ensure that holidays are taken, as
failing to do so without an
