Erik Engeland - Lawyer & Partner
Labor Law
Holiday pay for employers—rules, calculation and payment
In 2015, an employer was ordered to pay almost NOK 280,000 because holiday pay had been paid incorrectly — in direct contradiction to the Norwegian Holiday Pay Act.
Labor Law
News
Wolt couriers are independent contractors—Wolt Norway AS acquitted
On 24 February 2026, the Borgarting Court of Appeal handed down its ruling in the landmark case concerning whether delivery couriers in the platform economy should be considered ...
Contract Law
Business in Norway
Construction Law
Navigating security clearance with Norway’s Defence Estates Agency
Many Norwegian and foreign entrepreneurs are seeking new opportunities as activity in the construction sector declines. At the same time, the defense sector is booming, with major ...
Business in Norway
Business opportunities for companies in Norway's defense sector
Norway has decided to spend 1,624 billion NOK on its defense before the year 2036. A move decision resulting from the newly evolving security situation in Europe and Norway’s ...
Labor Law
Business in Norway
How to comply with working hours regulations and fixed average rules
In Norway, the maximum working hours an employee can work is strict and it is you, the employer, who are responsible for following these regulations. So, what do you do, when you ...
Labor Law
News
Norwegian ban on hiring from staffing companies
On the 1 April 2023, new and stricter legislation regarding leasing out and hiring temporary staff from staffing enterprises will come into effect. Regular entrepreneurs and ...
Labor Law
Contract Law
Business in Norway
The rules of Norwegian employment contracts
Most foreign companies are surprised by how the employee protective Norwegian employment law is. If you are hiring employees to work in Norway, the starting point is the ...
Labor Law
Business in Norway
The strict rules for termination of employment in Norway
Do you have employees working in Norway and planning to terminate the employment? If so, you need to be aware of the extensive and mandatory protection employees are given ...
Labor Law
Workforce reductions in Norway: Be aware of the employee rights!
Historically, the unions and employees in Norway have a strong position. This is particularly evident in the strict procedures that must be followed, and in the numerous rights ...
Labor Law
Be aware: Working hours in Norway are subject to inspections
Does your company employ workers in Norway? If so, it’s crucial to understand the legal requirements concerning working hours. These regulations are strictly enforced under the ...