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.

For the 26th time, the Lawyer Survey in Norway is presented. We are very pleased that so many competitors have once again voted Tore Lerheim as one of the best employment law lawyers in Norway. On the podium last year, and this year with a good fourth place in strong competition for the podium.

Following the major #MeToo campaign in 2017, the focus on sexual harassment has increased, and since the new year, the Working Environment Act has also specified that employees are protected against sexual harassment.

Maria started as an associate with us in February 2020, with two years of experience from the National Insurance Court and two years of experience from the Immigration Appeals Board.

The Supreme Court's latest judgement on what constitutes a report concerning issues of concern illustrates how important it is for employers to carefully consider whether critical statements from shop stewards or employees actually constitute reporting issues of concern (whistleblowing) within the meaning of the Act.

From 1 July 2024, companies must meet a number of new requirements for the content of employment contracts.  In the worst-case scenario, failure to provide information may mean that the employee is given permanent employment.

At Littler, we are always up to date on the latest in labour law. As 2023 draws to a close, we summarise the most important news in the field of employment law in the past year and share some thoughts on what we can expect in the new year ahead.

From 1 January 2024, the Working Environment Act's concept of employee will be amended to clarify what establishes an employment. For businesses, the proposed changes may mean that people who perform work for them will more easily be classified as employees.

On 11 December, the Labour Court delivered its judgment in what we must assume is the final court decision in the "Grefsenhjemmet complex". The employee side prevailed in a unanimous judgement from the Labour Court. With this judgment, the Labour Court confirms that collectively agreed pay and working conditions have individual retroactive effect, and that any cancellation depends on a specific assessment of whether there is a conflict with the new collective agreement.

Several important rules in the working life area will come into force with effect from January 1, 2024. Below you will find articles with information about the most important legal and regulatory changes that employers and others should be aware of.

New rules on employer liability in groups will enter into force on January 1, 2024. The rules entail special obligations for employers in groups in connection with reorganizations and downsizing. The changes are practically important for any company that is part of a group.

From January 1, 2024, the Working Environment Act's rules on arrangements for safety services and working environment committees will change. Among other things, the thresholds for when such schemes must be established will be lowered and more employers must prepare for how they will relate to the schemes.