Who enforces employment laws in Norway?

In most cases, employment statutes and regulations are enforced by Norwegian courts. However, the Labour Inspection Authority has the administrative and supervisory responsibilities for a number of acts, including the Working Environment Act and the Vacation Act.

Who enforces working environment standards in Norway?

Other government bodies responsible for the enforcement of specific working environment standards include the Norwegian Maritime Directorate, the Petroleum Directorate and the Civil Aviation Authority. Further, the Equality and Anti-discrimination Ombudsman and Tribunal assist in enforcing Norway’s anti-discrimination laws.

How are employment contracts regulated in Norway?

Most employment contracts are regulated by the Working Environment Act. For employees in the central government sector, the Civil Service Act of 2017 contains specific rules on, inter alia, protection against dismissals. Collective agreements are an important part of employment regulation in Norway.

Do you need a working environment committee in Norway?

The Working Environment Act requires that all employers in Norway with more than 50 employees must have working environment committees. Employers with 20 to 50 employees are also required to have working environment committees if the employees, the employees’ representative or the employer requires it.

Is severance pay prescribed by law in Norway?

Severance pay is not prescribed by law in Norway. Until 2019, there was a severance pay scheme in force agreed between the Norwegian Labour Organisation and the Norwegian Business Confederation that applied to all employees in almost all companies with trade unions.

What is a pension scheme in Norway?

The pension scheme in the Norwegian private sector is usually a defined contribution scheme, where the employer pays a certain percentage of the employee’s salary to a pension fund.