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.

Joakim Augeli Karlsen joined Littler Norway as a partner on 2 April 2024. He specialises in labour and employment law and litigation before the courts. Joakim will assist business clients with all types of labour and employment law cases, and is the "go to person" in cases and law that require that little extra.

Tore Lerheim and Merete Furesund from Littler have assisted the Medical Association in a tariff dispute regarding pension accrual against KS (The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities). The Labour Court upheld the Medical Association's view on pension accrual for emergency medical services work. We congratulate the Medical Association on their complete victory!

Friday 15 March, the European Council adopted a modified version of the proposed Due Diligence Directive. The directive requires large companies to assess the impact of their activities on human rights and the environment. Several EU member states have been skeptical about the proposed rules, and there has been significant tension about whether the directive would be adopted.

Vi er svært glade for at vi for ellevte år på rad er høyt rangert i Chambers Europe Employment. Firmaet er rangert. Det samme er fire av våre anerkjente partnere  og advokater; Merete Furesund, Ole Kristian Olsby, Tore Lerheim og Trond Erik Kvalsnes.  

This week, the Council of the European Union agreed on a separate directive for platform work. This is the very first directive to regulate working conditions for platform workers. It applies both to those who are employees or self-employed contractors, and those who perform services for digital platforms that offer the services through an app.

In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court ruled that an offshore worker was not entitled to exemption from night work, despite health-related conditions that required it.