Sigbjørn Edøy - Lawyer
Labor Law
What exactly is equal pay - and what does Norwegian law say?
Equal pay means that women and men are legally entitled to the same pay for work of equal value. This applies not only to identical positions, but also to different jobs that can ...
Labor Law
Advance payment of sick pay in Norway: What employers must know
From 1 January 2027, new Norwegian collective agreement provisions will require employers to advance payments of sick pay, parental benefits and care benefits (advance payment ...
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Norway 2026 wage settlement—key changes for employers
This year’s Norwegian collective wage settlement introduces several changes that will have a direct impact on employers with employees working in Norway. With a general wage ...
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Job offer withdrawn before start—Norwegian District Court clarifies
A Norwegian nurse had his job offer withdrawn one week before commencement, based on a police suspicion that turned out to be unfounded. The Norwegian district court ruled that ...
Labor Law
New HSE card requirements for the goods transport sector
From January 1, 2026, HSE cards will be required for companies that transport goods by road. The HSE card will show who is working in the goods transport industry. The aim is to ...
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Supreme Court ruling: Legal deadlines for extending termination claims
On 20 October, the Norwegian Supreme Court issued its ruling (HR-2025-2052-U) in an employment dispute concerning dismissal, addressing the question of whether the employee, as ...
Labor Law
Requirements for dismissal due to inadequate work performance
In Norway, dismissing an employee due to poor work performance can be particularly challenging for employers. The Norwegian Working Environment Act sets high standards for ...
Labor Law
What is the Norwegian Mandatory Occupational Pension Scheme?
In Norway, employers have a legal responsibility to contribute to their employees' retirement savings through the Mandatory Occupational Pension scheme (OTP). This requirement ...
Labor Law
Rules for temporary layoffs - What employers need to know
Temporary layoffs can be a challenging situation for both employers and employees. When your business faces temporary difficulties, layoffs can be a necessary step to reduce costs ...
Labor Law
When terminating an employee becomes necessary
As an employer responsible for your employees, you may find yourself in challenging situations where an employee fails to meet expectations. Perhaps the employee does not follow ...
Labor Law
Health and safety representative requirements for companies in Norway
The answer to this question is that all companies must have a health and safety representative (HSR). In Norway, the general rule is that a HSR representative must be elected in ...
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Is the government's ban on hiring from staffing companies in violation of EEA law?
As a result of the government's target to limit the scope and role of the staffing industry in Norway, there have been significant tightening of regulations in the staffing sector ...