Terese Eriksen Eldholm - Lawyer
Supreme Court clarifies rules for invoking a severance pay clause
A unanimous Supreme Court has ruled that an employer's termination of an employee under a pre-agreed severance pay clause - entered into in exchange for the employee waiving their ...
Staffing agency workers are entitled to bonus following court ruling
At the same time it was revealed that Equinor is paying out 1.3 billion kroner in bonuses to its own employees, a Norwegian court ruling was issued that may also entitle staffing ...
EFTA court opinion—EEA agreement applies to Norwegian shelf
Two agency workers have claimed back payment of wages for work carried out on the Norwegian continental shelf. The EFTA Court has now clarified that the Temporary Agency Work ...
A summary of changes to Norwegian labor law 2026
Norwegian Labor law is constantly evolving, and this year is no exception. As of 1 January 2026, several legislative changes came into force that affect Norwegian labor law. The ...
New rules about retirement age in Norway—changes from January 1, 2026
The Norwegian Parliament has passed updated regulations that will remove companies' previous right to establish internal age limits for pension. Starting January 1, 2026, all ...
Legislative change—New employer rules for psychosocial work environment
The Norwegian government has proposed amendments to the Working Environment Act Section 4-3 on requirements for the psychosocial working environment.
EU Pay Transparency Directive is coming to Norway: What to expect
In 2023, the EU adopted the much-discussed Pay Transparency Directive for its member states. The time has come to introduce the directive in Norway, and businesses should start ...
What are the required employment termination documents?
Norwegian labor law sets strict requirements for documentation when employees are terminated. Some of the requirements follow directly from the law, while others are strongly ...
Oslo Court: Hire-labor limits upheld as compatible with EEA law
In December 2022, the Norwegian government decided to significant tightened the regulations for hiring of labor from staffing agencies. The changes meant that the general access ...
Overtime pay in Norway—Key rules for employers
Norwegian labor law contains clear rules on working hours and overtime pay. Many foreign employers are surprised to learn that these rules are mandatory and very strict. Below, we ...
The downsizing process from A to Z
When the need for downsizing arises, it is crucial that the downsizing process follows a correct and thorough procedure. In this blog, we'll take you through the a downsizing ...
Employees vs. Subcontractors: The importance of proper classification
Companies doing business in Norway face unique challenges, especially regarding the classification of workers as employees or subcontractors. Understanding these distinctions is ...