Labor Law
What are justifiable grounds for downsizing employees?
As an employer, you may face situations where downsizing becomes necessary. Market changes, reorganizations, technological developments, or economic challenges can lead to the ...
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
Public holidays in Norway: Rules for salary and work hours
Norway has several public holidays, many of which fall on regular workdays. For employers, it’s crucial to understand the specific regulations that apply to work and salary on ...
Corporate Law
Property Law
Financing & security under Norway's Limited Liability Companies Act
There are several ways to finance the purchase of real estate companies, but one particularly practical method—explicitly permitted under the Norwegian Companies Act—is for the ...
Labor Law
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 ...
Construction Law
Norwegian Construction Law: Key differences for foreign contractors
Construction law establishes the legal framework governing construction projects, defining the roles, responsibilities, obligations, and rights of the parties involved in the ...
Labor Law
News
Oslo Court's decision in the Wolt case: Contractor vs. Employee
The Oslo District Court recently considered whether bicycle couriers delivering food via the Wolt platform should be classified as employees or independent contractors. This case ...
Labor Law
News
Wage changes in Norway 2025: Key updates for employers
In Norway, collective bargaining agreements are revised either through main negotiations or interim settlements. This spring, the 2025 interim settlement (mellomoppgjøret) between ...
Property Law
Investing in property: Private ownership vs. Company structure
Real estate has long been an attractive investment in Norway due to historically stable price growth and favorable tax rules. However, a key question for investors is whether they ...
Labor Law
Employers' Occupational Injury Insurance in Norway
Hiring employees in Norway comes with important legal responsibilities. Employers must comply with strict labor law regulations—and failure to do so can result in significant ...
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 ...
Contract Law
Construction Law
Key considerations for back-to-back clauses in construction contracts
In larger construction projects, there are often several contractual levels involved, from the client to the main contractor, then to the subcontractors, and sometimes ...