Labour law, also referred to as employment law, governs the rights and duties between employers and employees.
As in other countries, the Norwegian labour law aims to secure safe and healthy employments and equalling out the power balance in a relationship between an employer and an employee. The power balance is continuously debated in Norway and is almost subjected daily to attention from the Norwegian media and politicians.
Many Norwegian employers find it difficult to relate to the extensive and mandatory protection employees are given under the Norwegian labour law.
For foreign employers, it could be even harder to relate to this. Especially when trying to understand the mandatory system for holiday and holiday pay, and how to comply with strict regulations relating to working hours and the rules regarding termination of employment.
Our main goal is to be ahead of potential conflicts and to contribute to effective and reasonable solutions for our clients.
Suzanne Cowie
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Avanteq Ltd