Tighter requirements for employee accommodation in Norway: New regulations from June 2024. From June 1, 2024, more stringent regulations regarding employee accommodation are introduced. The purpose of the amendment is to prevent inappropriate…
Compensation: Don't be afraid to ask for more How do you know if you're getting the compensation you deserve? Do you have to change your job to get more? Can the Norwegian Labor Inspectorate help you with…
The state of the working environment in Norway: Three new reports from the Norwegian Labor Inspectorate describe the biggest challenges in working life Work-related cancers, violence and threats against teachers, sick leave in the sector…
The right to days off in the event of a child's illness The right to leave (days off) in the event of a child's illness is granted to all employees taking care of children. This law applies to both short-term illness…
If your child is sick, you have the right to days off. Many people wonder what their rights are if their children are sick. The Working Environment Act is clear: You have the right to…
Hanka makes foreign workers aware of their rights: - Language is probably the biggest challenge. Foreign workers are exposed to exploitation in their professional life if they do not know their rights in Norwegian professional life. IN…
Can I carry over unused vacation days to next year? Are you wondering what you can do when you can't use your vacation days before entering 2024? See what the law says…
Termination of the employment relationship - submitting a written notice. The termination of the employment relationship takes place by submitting a written notice. This situation affects both the employer and the employee. There are specific rules about how…
Results of inspections in the hotel and catering industry Last year, the Norwegian Labor Inspectorate carried out over 1000 inspections of wages and working conditions in the hotel and catering industry. In 70 percent the inspection revealed violations of occupational health and safety regulations. Results…
Norwegian Labor Inspectorate launches inspections Anyone who provides services such as tire replacement, tire storage, manual car washing and other car care activities must have a permit from the Norwegian…
Violence and threats in schools are a problem in the work environment. During his twelve years of teaching career, Morten experienced violence and threats that unfortunately became a regular part of his daily professional life.…
Control in the cleaning industry Lack of overtime pay, high work pressure and susceptibility to exploitation. Inspections will be carried out throughout the country. Inspection in the cleaning industry - All companies…
Working from a home office? Remember to have a written contract! - Contract template. Do you have employees who regularly work from home? Remember that you must conclude a written contract regarding homework. If you do not have…
When work becomes life-threatening For decades, Torkjell Hjelle was exposed to carcinogenic particles in his work as a firefighter and smoke diver. He had no idea about the risk of getting sick…
Minimum wage in Norway. Who does the regulations apply to? The minimum wage is introduced by general regulations. The Tariff Board may decide that a nationwide collective agreement will apply to all employees in a given industry -...
Arbeidstilsynet starts nationwide Nav inspection The Norwegian Labor Inspectorate must carry out inspections of Nav offices throughout the country. One topic to explore is how the office operates in terms of…
What can you do if you discover bullying or harassment in the workplace? Many employees are exposed to bullying and harassment in their everyday work life. About 89 people report that they are exposed to…
Know Your Rights. Know your rights – We empower foreign workers with knowledge. For two years, the Know Your Rights campaign has informed foreign workers about their rights and obligations to prepare…
Representative for occupational health and safety at work, i.e. the so-called Varneombud The Occupational Health and Safety Representative must take care of the interests of employees in matters relating to the working environment. If you discover that employees in your workplace are exposed…
New A-krimsamarbeidet cooperation report reveals work-related crimes. New A-krimsamarbeidet cooperation report. It exposes worker exploitation and other labor-related crimes in parts of the shipbuilding industry in Møre…
In 2021, 31 people died at work. In Norway, 30 men and one woman died at work last year. - Number of work-related deaths in the last…
