🇳🇴 Norway
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Norway — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
—
Annual Leave
25 days
Sick Leave
—
Notice Period
1 day
Probation Period
6 days
Maternity Leave
49 weeks
Paternity Leave
2 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.4x standard rate
Max Working Hours
40 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
37.5hrs/week
Maximum Hours
48hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.4x rate
Daily OT Threshold
9hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
40hrs/week
37.5 hour standard 48 hour max 40 pct overtime premium
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
14days
Max Probation
6months
Severance
Not required
Garden Leave
Permitted
Notice Period Formula
1 month under 5 years; 2 months 5-10 years; 3 months 10+ years per Working Environment Act §15-3
Severance Calculation
No statutory severance; amounts negotiated or set by collective agreement
Redundancy Rules
Dismissal must be objectively justified. Employee has right to meeting before notice and right to remain in post during dispute.
Important Notes
Senior employees (60+) with 10+ years service get extended notice periods up to 6 months.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Norway-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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