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Utvidelsen innebærer at enkelte arbeidsgiverfunksjoner nå gjelder for alle selskap som inngår i samme konsern, også utenlandske selskap.

Norske selskaper som gir utenlandske oppdragstakere oppdrag i Norge, har plikt til å opplyse om oppdraget.

The Norwegian labour authorities have tightened the rules for hiring workers from temporary employment agencies.

Until July 1st, businesses should review their agreements to determine if any changes need to be made.

On May 25, 2023, the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion decided to implement an approval scheme for temporary employment agencies. The approval scheme is an extension of the tightening of access...

The Norwegian Supreme Court has set a new, stricter standard for determining which employees qualify for exemption from working hours rules under the "particularly independent position" criterion. This landmark judgment overturned lower court decisions and established that simply having control over when and where work is performed is insufficient—employees must also have significant freedom to determine the scope of work itself. Businesses across all sectors should now review their employment agreeme

In recent years the traditional employment relationships have evolved. Enterprises are incorporating new methods of recruitment based on market analysis, whilst also attempting to be less...

In a groundbreaking ruling from the Labor Court on February 5, new light was shed on the legality of sympathy strikes in Norway, especially in cases involving foreign employers.

The change will enter into force on 1 April 2023, and could have a major impact on employers who use temporary agency workers. The purpose of the amendment is to reinforce that permanent...

On 28 February 2024, the Supreme Court rendered a new judgement regarding an employee's right to exemption from night work due to health reasons, pursuant to Section 10-2 of the Working...

As the number business enterprises in Norway have chosen to organize themselves into corporations or corporation-like structures increases, it became necessary to amend employment guidelines in the Working Environment Act.

On July 1, 2024, a legislative change that establishes new requirements for the content of employment contracts will come into effect. This amendment expands the list of information that must be included...

In 2025, Norway is intensifying its efforts to combat labor crime, social dumping, and employer non-compliance.

Unlike most other European countries, holiday and holiday pay are separate rights in Norway. While all employees are legally entitled to holidays from their first year of employment...

This guide provides an overview of the regulations surrounding holiday scheduling as stipulated in the Norwegian Holiday Act.

Norway implemented very strict legislation on hiring in employees from temporary work agencies in April/July 2023. Advokatfirmaet Haavind complained to ESA early this year...

Arbeidsmiljøloven har som formål å sikre trygge ansettelsesvilkår og et godt arbeidsmiljø. For å håndheve lovens bestemmelser, har Arbeidstilsynet mulighet til å ilegge overtredelsesgebyr etter arbeidsmiljøloven § 18-10.