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.

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.

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.

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 joined Littler Norway as an associate partner on 1 October 2024.

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

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.