
Contractor or employee?
Last week, Oslo District Court handed down a judgement in the so-called Wolt case, in which three Wolt couriers won their claim that they were to be regarded as employees, despite having entered into agreements as independent contractors. The judgement is not legally binding and is one of many pending cases concerning the important distinction between contractor and employee.

Highly ranked in Chambers Europe Employment for the twelfth consecutive year
We are delighted to announce that we have been highly ranked in Chambers Europe Employment for the twelfth consecutive year. This recognition confirms our strong position as a leading law firm within employment law.

Tore Lerheim once again on the podium among the best employment and labour lawyers in Norway
For the 27th time, the lawyer survey is presented. We are delighted that so many of our competitors have once again voted Tore Lerheim on the podium among the best employment lawyers in Norway.

Arbeidsrett og personellsikkerhet: Håndtering av ansatte fra høyrisikoland

Employment and Labour law New Year's cavalcade!
The new year is underway, and we're excited to see what 2025 has to offer in terms of employment and labour law. At Littler, we're pleased to summarise the key takeaways for businesses from the year gone by, as well as give a sneak preview of what's to come.

Home office in 2024 - what's the status?
When the pandemic hit in March 2020, many employees had to abruptly adapt to working from home - which quickly became the new normal. But what does the situation look like today? How are companies adapting to work-from-home arrangements, and what challenges are employers facing? Here's an updated status for 2024.

Ready for some extra help this Christmas? Here are the rules you need to keep track of!
It's Black Week and we're entering the hectic pre-Christmas period. For many businesses, this means more hands at work. Here's a simple overview of the rules to make sure you're on top of your Christmas season help this year.


EFTA Court: Norway's hiring rules may be legal, but the case is not settled
The EFTA Court has concluded that Norway's strict rules on hiring from temporary employment agencies do not violate the EEA Agreement, as long as they are well justified. However, the final decision lies with the Norwegian courts, and the case is now continuing in Oslo District Court.

Fainted at work - does not receive occupational injury compensation
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court has concluded that fainting at work does not constitute an occupational accident. In the case, a lift installer had been on sick leave for a long time after fainting and hitting his head on a concrete floor at work.

Launch of Littler’s Seventh Annual European Employer Survey
Littler's annual European employer conference took place in Amsterdam last week. Employers from many countries participated, receiving an insightful examination of the most significant legal developments and trends impacting European workplaces.

Avesta Gåskjønli new Associate Partner in Littler Norway
Avesta Gåskjønli joined Littler Norway as an associate partner on 1 October 2024.

Einar Engh new partner in Littler Norway
Einar Engh joined Littler Norway as a partner on 1 October 2024.

Injured foot while working from home – does not receive occupational injury coverage
In a recent decision (HR-2024-1571-A), the Supreme Court has concluded that injuries that occur during breaks in a home office are not covered by occupational injury coverage. Because the doctor who was injured during a break was at home and not at work when she was injured, the Supreme Court concluded that the injury was not covered by the National Insurance Scheme's occupational injury coverage.
