The minimum wage is introduced by general provisions
The Tariff Board may decide that a nationwide collective agreement will apply to all workers in a given industry - a so-called generalization (nemndene.no). The Tariff Board does this by adopting general regulations for various industries. These laws define what is generalized from collective agreements, such as rules regarding minimum wage.
Generalization only happens in industries where it has been documented that foreign workers may receive worse pay conditions.
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What is considered remuneration?
In addition to the regular salary, an employee may receive various remuneration or allowances from his or her employer. However, not all remuneration or allowances should be included in remuneration under general provisions. It is required that this applies to benefits that are usually classified as remuneration and which are included in the calculation of holiday pay, tax and social security benefits. For example, the hourly rate may be slightly less than minimum wage rate, if the employee receives other forms of salary compensation. Expense coverage cannot compensate for a lower hourly rate.
General provisions apply to all employees who perform work within the scope of the general provision. The regulations apply to both Norwegian and foreign workers.
Exception
The provisions do not apply if the employee has better pay and working conditions under another contract or in accordance with the legal provisions in force in the country from which the employee comes from. Salary i working conditions they may deviate from these rules in one or more points, but must be equally advantageous or offer better conditions overall.
Responsibility
Companies that carry out work falling within the scope of the General Regulation are responsible for ensuring that the provisions of the Regulation are implemented. Responsibility rests with the employer and the person who runs on his behalf economic activity.
Wage provisions for employees, construction worker.
Minimum hourly rate (from December 15, 2022):
- For skilled workers: 230,00 NOK [previously: NOK 220,00, 01.07.2021/14.12.2022/XNUMX - XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX]
- For unskilled workers without industry experience: 207,40 NOK [previously: NOK 198,30, 01.07.2021/14.12.2022/XNUMX - XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX]
- For unskilled workers with at least one year of experience in the industry: 216,00 NOK [previously: NOK 206,50, 01.07.2021/14.12.2022/XNUMX - XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX]
- For employees under 18: 139,00 NOK [previously: NOK 132,90, 01.07.2021/14.12.2022/XNUMX - XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX]
He pays overtime, a construction worker
The provisions of the Act on the working environment regarding overtime applies unless a more favorable overtime allowance has been agreed. An allowance of at least 40% of the hourly rate must be paid for overtime.
Workwear
The employer must provide the necessary work clothes and protective footwear appropriate to the season and workplaces. Essential work clothes include adapted regular work clothes for men and women, warm clothes, rainwear and gloves. Work clothes are the property of the company. Delivery takes place after hiring. New work clothes are issued after replacing worn ones.
cleaning industry.
Minimum hourly rate (from December 15, 2022)
- Employees who perform cleaning for private companies that sell cleaning services they must have an hourly rate at least: 204,54 NOK [previously: NOK 196,04, 01.07.2021/14.12.2022/XNUMX - XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX]
- Employees under the age of 18 who clean for private companies that sell cleaning services must be paid an hourly wage of at least: 153,55 NOK [previously: NOK 146,27, 01.07.2021/14.12.2022/XNUMX - XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX]
Overtime/extras
Za working hours from 21:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. a salary supplement is agreed each time. The salary supplement must be at least 27 NOK per hour [previously: NOK 26, 01.06.2019/30.06.2021/XNUMX - XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX].
Workwear
The employer must provide the necessary work clothing and footwear adapted to workplaces and work performed.
Minimum wage in Norway, fishing
Minimum hourly rate (from December 15, 2022)
Skilled and production workers, warehouse workers, transporters, security, cleaning and canteen workers, craftsmen, mechanics, supervisors, inspectors, instructors, refrigeration and refrigeration mechanics must have an hourly rate of at least:
- For skilled workers: 213,78 NOK [previously: NOK 205,55, 01.07.2021/14.12.2022/XNUMX - XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX]
- For production workers: 199,78 NOK [previously: NOK 193,55, 01.07.2021/14.12.2022/XNUMX - XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX]
- Employees under the age of 18 must be paid an hourly wage of at least 80% of the minimum wage.
- Employees in age above 17 years of age who have worked in the company for 12 weeks must be paid in accordance with the pay groups to which their work belongs.
School youth retain their accumulated experience working in the same industry from year to year. The length of service accrued as a young employee applies after the age of 18.
shift work
W workplaces in shifts, an addition to the hourly rate in the amount of:
- Work in two shifts: 20% of the minimum wage rate
- Three-shift work: 25% of the minimum wage rate
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