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Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Employer Taxes
Employer contributions are about 14.1% of gross salaries.
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Language
Norwegian
Date Format
DD/MM/YYYY
Norway By The Numbers
5.5 million
Population
NOK 4 trillion
GDP
10
National Holidays
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Weekly Working Hours
National Holidays
Leave
Employees are entitled to holiday, sick, maternity, and paternity leave, with specific durations and conditions varying based on local laws and company policies.
Employment Contracts
Employers are required to provide written employment contracts and policies that outline the terms and conditions of employment, including job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and workplace expectations, in compliance with applicable labor laws.
Types of Employment
Employees, temporary agency workers, and independent contractors are all recognized types of employment.
Employment Costs
30% however can reduce for higher earners. Inclusive of employer social security 14.1%, holiday pay accrual 10.2% (holiday pay also has 14.1% employer cost applied), Pension 2%, Workers Compensation insurance.
IC Class Factors
A status assessment is multi-faceted and dependent upon a number factors and a totality approach is required in order to determine the outcome. Prevalent considerations include (but are not limited to) an analysis of the degree of control, subordination, exclusivity, economic risk of individual, integration into the organisation, subcontracting of work and the right to substitution.
Labor Leasing
The placement of contingent or temporary workers at third party sites requires a labor leasing license.
Minimum Wage Requirements
No general minimum wage requirements. Usually set by collective bargaining agreement.
Medical Benefits
16 days sick pay (full salary) from employer after 4 weeks of employment Up to 14% employer contribution to the National Insurance Scheme 7.9% employee contribution to the National Insurance Scheme
Probationary Periods
The probationary period is up to 6 months long.
Termination Notice
The probation period is 14 days. For employees with less than 5 years of employment, the notice period is 1 month. Employees with more than 5 years but less than 10 years of employment are required to give a 2-month notice. For employees with over 10 years of employment, the notice period ranges from 3 to 6 months, depending on the employee’s age. These notice periods may vary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Severance
There is no legal mandate for severence pay on a standard termination of employment. However, there may be specific situations where employees may become eligible for severence payments. If applicable and the employee becomes entitled to a severence payment this will be determined by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or a termination agreement with a negotiated severence between the parties.
Pre-hire Checks
Immigration and right to work checks are required for employees. Credit checks can be conducted if justified by the role, with the employee’s consent. Criminal record checks may be required if justified by the role and statutory obligations. Pregnancy tests are prohibited by law. Health screening is allowed only in limited circumstances with the employee’s consent. Drug and alcohol testing is permitted only in specific roles mandated by statute, particularly where there is a need to protect life or health.
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