The Proposed Changes To The Norwegian Working Environment Act Aims To Ensure A More Predictable And Secure Working Condition

In recent years, there have been several proposed and implemented changes to the Working Environment Act, including stricter regulations on hiring, especially with regards to temporary employment. On June 16th, the government presented proposals for new changes, covering the use of trial periods, the right to written justification statements if part-time or temporary employees request more predictable and secure working conditions, as well as the requirements for written employment contracts and the consequences of deficiencies in these contracts.

If these changes are implemented, it will require a revision of numerous employment contracts, as well as raising awareness of responsibilities towards part-time and temporary employees. In the following article, we will outline some of the proposed changes.