Norwegian Employment Law in 10 Minutes Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig AS

In this 10-minute episode, you'll gain valuable insights on:The high bar for performance-based terminations in NorwayThe importance of clear documentation throughout the employment relationshipHow to use warnings and PIPs effectivelyThe legal requirements for the consultation meeting and termination letter

Ever felt lost in the world of Norwegian holiday and holiday pay? You're not alone! Lawyer Lill Egeland is your guide, explaining:Minimum vacation days (hint: it's more than you might think!)The difference between salary and holiday payHow the mysterious "June payment" worksScheduling your vacation time ️

SVW is presenting a new episode of the "Norwegian Employment Law in 10 minutes" podcast. Hosted by Lill Egeland and featuring Ingrid Mjøsund, this episode unpacks the nuances of termination agreements and severance clauses within the context of Norwegian employment law, providing valuable insights for employers and employees alike.Termination Agreements: A Focused DiscussionConcept and Validity: The episode begins with an exploration of the concept of termination agreements and severance clau...

After several hours negotiating in a meeting, you have just landed a termination agreement with an employee. A few weeks later you are sued by the same employee. He argues that the agreement does not apply that that he has effectively been terminated from his employment. This was the situation in an Appellate Court ruling from 2022. In this podcast episode we will look at the ruling to see if there is anything we can learn from it that can be used the next time you negotiate a settlement agre...

In this episode of Norwegian Employment law in 10 Minutes, we explain the rules on the use of non-contingent work force. When can you employ a fixed term basis and when can you hire from a temp agency and what other options to you have if you do not want to employ someone permanently? We also talk about the relatively harsh consequences of not complying with the rules.Sign up for our newsletter to receive new episodes and webinar invitations directly to your inbox!

This episode in the Norwegian employment law in 10 minutes series deals with the topic of non-compete and non-solicitation. At the end of this episode you will have a high level understanding of when such clauses should be used and what you need to do to enforce them. Questions or comments? We'll be happy to hear from you on leg@svw.no.