Many are already well underway with everything that is to be made and quality assured for the financial year 2021. Do not forget the gender equality statement! Your annual report must also include information about this statement. The statement must, among other things, contain the results from the statutory salary mapping you are to perform. Here are some tip to help you get started.

The government has announced major relief in the corona measures, and many now see the possibility of returning to a more normal working life. One of the main reasons for this is the high number of people who have received the corona vaccine. Many employers therefore want to map the employees' vaccination status and ensure that as many people as possible are vaccinated. But what is the employer allowed to do? We answer five key questions related to vaccination in working life.

On 18 January 2022, the government (by the Ministry of Labor and Social Inclusion) sent out a proposal for consultation on tightening the rules for the use of hiring from staffing companies. What does this mean for you as an employer? We summarize the main points.

On 17 January 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Social Inclusion sent out proposals for amendments to the Working Environment Act for consultation. The purpose is to strengthen employees' right to full-time employment. "What do the proposals mean to me as an employer?", you might think. We summarize the main points.

The new year is well underway, and we are eagerly awaiting what it will bring on the labor law front. But what really happened in 2021 - apart from the corona - and what have we learned?

We are often contacted by employers who have employees who do not work well. It may be that the person in question does not deliver according to expectations, delivers too late or that there are cooperation problems. To optimize the business, it is important that employers address the situation, even if it may be uncomfortable. Here you get a brief overview of how you as an employer should proceed.

Many employment contracts have general provisions that give the employer the right to make a deduction from the employee's salary if incorrect payments are made. The Supreme Court now states that such standard regulations do not normally allow the employer to make a deduction from the employee's salary to correct previous erroneous payments. More specific agreements on the relevant wage deduction must be in place for the employer to be able to make adjustments in this way.

On Thursday 9 December, the Commission presented a proposal for a directive with several instruments to ensure that more platform workers have access to workers' rights, social benefits, and minimum wage. The proposed directive could mean that up to 4.1 million new people will be given the status of employees, with better social rights, collective representation, and higher wages.

When the lover's ex-wife was admitted to the hospital where the employee worked as a health professional, the employee opened and read the journal of the lover's ex-wife. Today, December 7, 2021, the Supreme Court ruled that this gave the hospital the right to dismiss her.

The use of the internet and social media has given individuals new arenas of expression and the opportunity to spread their message to a large audience. For the employer, it can be both troublesome and harmful when employees use this opportunity to express themselves in a way that does not fit with the company's profile. What do you do with employees who slap their lips or make unpleasant statements in public? In most cases: nothing at all.

Black Week is coming to an end and the pre-Christmas season has started. For many employers, this means a need for extra staff. We give you what you need to make sure this year's Christmas season helpers are legally employed.

The Gender Equality and Discrimination Act requires businesses to work to promote gender equality and prevent discrimination. Public enterprises and private enterprises with more than 50 employees are required to follow a specific working method and to report on the work. Businesses that have not adapted to the rules should start implementing the necessary guidelines and procedures as soon as possible.

On 8 November 2021, the Støre-government presented its budget proposal for 2022. The proposal includes changes and extensions of temporary measures that will affect Norwegian employers to varying degrees.

On Tuesday 2 November 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs sent out a proposal to reintroduce collective right to bring an action for consultation.

The use of home office has made its wide entry into Norwegian workplaces in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Home office have to a large extent been forced through orders and / or recommendations from the Norwegian authorities. However, many companies have had a positive experience with home office. The employees also appreciate the flexibility that the home office provides. We experience that more companies now, especially after the reopening, are considering or introducing more permanent schemes for home offices. We believe that home offices will be a central part of the new, hybrid working life.