ARTICLE · 07 SEPTEMBER 2023

Employment And Labour Law In Norway

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Norwegian employment law (also called labor or labour law) is based on the principle of contractual freedom, though with statutory regulation in certain areas to ensure worker protection.

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Svein Steinfeld Jervell

1. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

1.1 Introduction

Norwegian employment law (also called labor or labour law) is based on the principle of contractual freedom, though with statutory regulation in certain areas to ensure worker protection. Statutory regulation follows first and foremost from legislation – mainly the Working Environment Act – though it may also follow from collective bargaining agreements, given that such agreements apply to the employment relationship.

1.2 Norwegian employment law – some key traits

Employers must as a main rule attract labour through permanent employment, as legislation limits when employers may employ workers on a temporary basis or when employers may attract labour through other means (independent contractors, hiring in from temporary work agencies etc.)

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