By Mary Jones, International Employment Specialist · Reviewed by Sarah Bloom, Editor · Updated
Norway requires staffing enterprises hiring out workers to hold Labour Inspection Authority authorisation. Approval of the supplier is only the first check: the client also needs a permitted basis for hiring agency labour. Source ↗
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Norway requires staffing enterprises hiring out workers to hold Labour Inspection Authority authorisation. Approval of the supplier is only the first check: the client also needs a permitted basis for hiring agency labour.
Check both the approved enterprise and whether your particular assignment is allowed.
Sources: Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority: approved staffing enterprises
EU/EEA nationals can start work immediately in Norway and must register with the police within three months. A tax card and employment documentation are separate requirements.
Applies to: EU/EEA nationals; Nordic nationals have separate registration arrangements
For your hire: Nationality, tax card, employer registration and non-EEA permit route
Sources: Norwegian Directorate of Immigration
The Working Environment Act provides for transfer of employment rights and obligations on qualifying transfers; the transfer itself is not grounds for dismissal.
Applies to: Norwegian chapter 16 transfers; bankruptcy and other exceptions require assessment.
For your hire: Current authoritative text, identity test, objection rights, consultation and collective terms
Sources: Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority: Working Environment Act
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