The government has proposed a temporary arrangement where employers can apply for payroll support to bring their own laid-off employees back to work.

The gradual reopening of society that is happening these days means that for more employers it is appropriate to call laid-off employees back to work. In this regard, there are some factors employers should be aware of.

In February and March 2020, the European Court of Justice handed down two new judgements on transfer of ownership of undertakings.

The government has proposed to amend the rules for debt negotiation in bankruptcy legislation to help viable businesses affected by loss of income as a result of the coronavirus.

In order to deal with the financial consequences of the coronavirus outbreak, Stortinget (Parliament) has now also adopted amendments to the rules for laid-off employees in private pension schemes.

In recent weeks, the Government and Stortinget (Parliament) have implemented a number of measures to deal with the economic consequences of the virus outbreak. Stortinget (Parliament) has now adopted a temporary grant scheme for businesses.

We find that more and more people who contact us are particularly concerned about their own financial situation and what should and must be done in this regard. This applies to both businesses and individuals. Financial problems are therefore chosen as the theme of the day.

Several of our clients are employers and have asked us many different questions related to their role as an employer. Questions about infection prevention measures, working hours and layoffs are something everyone is particularly concerned about. Therefore, these three areas are selected as today’s topic.

Many of our clients are suppliers and customers and have questions related to contractual fulfilment and money requirements or questions about their own financial problems. This is exactly why we have chosen "Force majeure" and monetary claims as the theme of the day.

The outbreak of the coronavirus has recently led to serious consequences for the Norwegian economy and working life. We at Homble Olsby are constantly monitoring the authorities' measures aimed at businesses that are in crisis.

As a result of the Corona outbreak, many businesses have experienced a sharp decline in the workload and have considered it necessary to temporary lay off employees. We have gathered some of the practical questions that may be experienced during the temporary layoff period.

Corona eruptions, stock market crashes and oil price falls make the situation very demanding for many businesses and individuals and will most likely do so for a long time to come. We are tested as a society and put on the big test together. This is when we will jointly fold up our sleeves!

On Monday, March 16, 2020, a majority of Stortinget (Parliament) agreed on the first part of the economic package of measures related to the coronavirus outbreak. For employers, six measures are particularly relevant.

On Friday, March 13, the Government presented a series of urgent measures to remedy the financial consequences of the coronavirus outbreak for Norwegian businesses and business world. For employers, three measures are particularly relevant.

We at Homble Olsby have created this emergency page to help you find everything you need to know about the working life’s challenges with Korona.