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norwegian labor law lawyers

Norwegian labor law lawyers

We assist companies in meeting the mandatory requirements outlined in the Norwegian Working Environment Act.
Norwegian labor law governs the rights and duties between employers and employees, and compliance isn't optional — getting it wrong can lead to disputes, liability, and reputational damage. This applies equally whether you're a Norwegian company or a foreign business employing staff in Norway, and foreign employers are often caught off guard by requirements around holiday pay, working hours, termination processes, and what an employment contract must legally include. 
Aider Legal helps companies manage these obligations correctly from day one, so they don't become costly surprises later. Our support spans the entire employee life cycle, from recruitment and onboarding through termination and restructuring.
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Labor law lawyers helping you navigate Norwegian employment law

Our experienced labor law lawyers help businesses interpret and apply Norwegian employment law correctly, whether you're a Norwegian company or a foreign business employing staff here. We advise on compliance, draft and review employment contracts, and represent employers in disputes when needed. Meet the team who will guide your company's labor law matters.
Erik-Engeland
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Erik Engeland Lawyer | Partner | OsloCONTACT ME
Terese-Eriksen-Eldholm
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Terese Eriksen Eldholm Lawyer | OsloCONTACT ME
Sigbjørn Edøy
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Sigbjørn Edøy Lawyer | OsloCONTACT ME
Eirik Grude Kristoffersen
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Eirik Kristoffersen Lawyer | StavangerCONTACT ME
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Elin Andreassen Lawyer | OsloCONTACT ME
vibeke-aasen-eriksrud
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Vibeke Aasen Eriksrud Associate Lawyer | OsloCONTACT ME
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Ensuring your compliance with Norwegian labor law

From hiring to termination, our labor law lawyers support you at every stage of the employment relationship, ensuring your practices comply with Norwegian labor law and reduce legal risk while doing business in Norway.

We help you with employment contracts and hiring processes

We help you structure compliant hiring processes and draft employment contracts and handbooks that meet Norwegian legal requirements from day one.
  • Hiring process management
  • Ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements of employment contracts and employment handbooks
  • Explanation and establishment of mandatory working hours and workplace regulations
  • Applications for extended working hours/shift permits

Let us manage payroll, leaves, and benefits obligations

We manage payroll compliance, holiday pay, sick pay, and leave entitlements so your obligations to employees are met accurately and on time.
  • Facilitation of remuneration and payroll services
  • Ensuring compliance with holiday rights and pay requirements
  • Management of sick pay obligations
  • Explanation and establishment of leave of absence regulations
  • Ensuring compliance with collective agreements, pension, and insurance plans

We guide you through workplace safety and compliance obligations

We guide you through HSE requirements, privacy and control measures, and equal treatment obligations to keep your workplace compliant and fair.
  • Assistance with HSE matters, such as applications for HSE cards
  • Privacy and control measures implementation
  • Guidance on equal treatment and discrimination issues

We handle termination and restructuring in accordance with Norwegian law

We handle dismissals, severance agreements, and layoffs with the legal precision needed to minimize risk and resolve conflicts effectively.
  • Handling dismissals and severance agreements
  • Assistance with acquisitions and layoffs
  • Conflict resolution management

We help you manage work immigration matters

We support work and residence permit applications and guide you through the rules for hiring temporary staff and staffing agencies.
  • Assistance with work and residence permit applications
  • Support for temporary staff hiring and staffing agencies (including staffing agency applications)

We manage workplace investigation and whistleblowing cases

We help you handle whistleblowing cases and workplace conflicts professionally and impartially. Whether you need ongoing legal advice, an independent investigator, or representation in a dispute, our team ensures the process is handled correctly and fairly for everyone involved.
  • Follow-up and investigation of whistleblowing reports
  • Advice on conflict resolution
  • Whistleblowing services
  • Acting as external, independent investigators
  • Representation in civil court proceedings
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Being a full-service business law firm for companies operating in Norway, we got you covered. Explore our full legal expertise.
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FAQ—Norwegian labor law
Our FAQ page covers common questions on employment rules and obligations in Norway. Get your answers here. 
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Online guide
Get the full overview of what Norwegian labor law entails. Explore our online guide created for foreign companies with employees in Norway.
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We help you understand and navigate Norwegian labor law

Employment law rarely stands alone — it connects directly to payroll, benefits administration, and HR reporting. As part of Aider Group, our labor law lawyers work alongside in-house payroll and accounting specialists, so your company gets legally sound and practically workable advice in one place, rather than piecing together separate legal and payroll guidance. Contact us to make sure your company's employment practices are compliant from every angle.

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