The summer holidays are now behind us, and employers across the country are ready to take on the work ahead this autumn. As a brief reminder, Littler provides you with a summary of what happened in the field of employment and labour law in the first half of 2025.

Before the Members of the Parliament took their summer break, they adopted a number of legislative changes - including an amendment to the Working Environment Act's requirements for the psychosocial working environment. Here is a brief review of the amendment and some reflections on what it may mean for employers.

The heightened threat situation - both nationally and internationally - makes it necessary for businesses to be vigilant and protect their assets. The war in Ukraine, increased geopolitical tension and a more complex crime picture make this particularly relevant. But what measures should employers take? Littler's Nina Elisabeth Thjømøe participated in a panel discussion on this topic during this year's Kongsberg Agenda, which was held June 18-21.

Do you have an employee who has been absent for months - maybe even years - with no clear signs of improvement? As an employer, what can you do when sick leave starts to take its toll on operations, teams and budgets? Many people think that the path to dismissal is open after 12 months of  - but the reality is more demanding.

Can you dismiss an employee on sick leave - or is the employee protected against dismissal for 12 months after being on sick leave? Many employers are unsure of what the protection period actually entails. Here's an overview of when dismissal is possible and what you need to have in place before you consider dismissing an employee on sick leave.   

Summer vacation is approaching, and to ensure a smooth and lawful holiday period, both planning and familiarity with the Holidays Act are required. Here are some key points employers should keep in mind.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.