The Government’s action plan against social dumping

[Redaksjonell artikkel, Ministry of Labour, 07.05.2013]

On 1 May 2006, the Government presented an action plan against social dumping. The action plan was presented to the Storting in the Revised National Budget on 12 may. The plan is regularly followed up in relation to the Storting and it will be adjusted and supplemented.

On 1 May 2006, the Government presented an action plan against social dumping. The action plan was presented to the Storting in the Revised National Budget on 12 may. The plan is regularly followed up in relation to the Storting and it will be adjusted and supplemented. The action plan is part of

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Digital Agenda for Norway

[Stortingsmelding, Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, 03.05.2013]

Digital Agenda for Norway ICT for Growth and Value Creation Meld. St. 23 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (white paper) Recommendation from the Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs 22 March 2013, approved in the Council of State on the same date. (white paper from the

Norwegian Wage Settlements in 2013

[Pressemelding, Ministry of Labour, 18.02.2013]

Press release from the Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements: The basis for wage settlements in 2013. Preliminary report.

Press release from the Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements: The basis for wage settlements in 2013. Preliminary report. The report outlines recent years’ developments in pay, incomes, prices, macroeconomic development and competitiveness. The Committee also presents a

International migration 2011-2012

[Rapport, Ministry of Labour, 07.01.2013]

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report , “International Migration 2011-2012 – IMO report for Norway”, is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD countries.

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report , “International Migration 2011-2012 – IMO report for Norway”, is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD countries. (Click on image to download report, pdf 2mb)

The EU Directive on Temporary Agency Work – implementation in Norwegian law from 1 January 2013

[Redaksjonell artikkel, Ministry of Labour, 10.12.2012]

New provisions implementing the Directive on Temporary Agency Work at the start of 2013.

New provisions implementing the Directive on Temporary Agency Work at the start of 2013. The Temporary Agency Work Directive (Directive 2008/104/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on Temporary Agency Work) was adopted in 2008, and the final date for EU member

A pro-active and forward-looking housing policy

[Pressemelding, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 08.10.2012]

«Everyone in Norway should live safely and well. The Government will therefore set aside about NOK 24 billion to loans and subsidies for various housing measures and housing support in 2013,» says the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.

«Everyone in Norway should live safely and well. The Government will therefore set aside about NOK 24 billion to loans and subsidies for various housing measures and housing support in 2013,» says the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete. The lending limit in

Simplification and expertise development in the construction sector

[Pressemelding, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 08.10.2012]

«The Government will facilitate a simpler and more efficient building application process. We must ensure that the quality of new buildings improves and that we raise the expertise in the construction industry,» says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.

«The Government will facilitate a simpler and more efficient building application process. We must ensure that the quality of new buildings improves and that we raise the expertise in the construction industry,» says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete. The

World Urban Forum 2012

[Redaksjonell artikkel, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 13.09.2012]

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development participated in the first week of September on the Sixth Session of World Urban Forum, on invitation from UN-Habitat.

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development participated in the first week of September on the Sixth Session of World Urban Forum, on invitation from UN-Habitat. The Forum is held every two years. Representatives from the Ministry were State Secretary Anne Beathe Tvinnereim and

The pioneer divers

[Redaksjonell artikkel, Ministry of Labour, 23.08.2012]

Several pioneer divers have chosen to file a lawsuit against the Norwegian government regarding compensatory damages relating to health injuries which were inflicted during or in relation to diving.

Several pioneer divers have chosen to file a lawsuit against the Norwegian government regarding compensatory damages relating to health injuries which were inflicted during or in relation to diving. Judgement in the first case was passed on the 10th of August 2007, tried in the Court of appeal

White paper: Good buildings for a better society

[Pressemelding, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 15.06.2012]

“The Government wants to facilitate energy-efficient, good quality buildings while simplifying building rules at the same time. People should spend less time, money and paper on bureaucracy,” says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.

“The Government wants to facilitate energy-efficient, good quality buildings while simplifying building rules at the same time. People should spend less time, money and paper on bureaucracy,” says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete. On 15 June 2012 the

Ethical Guidelines for the Public Service

[Brosjyre/Veiledning, Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, 26.04.2012]

High ethical standards for the provision of services and the exercise of authority are a prerequisite if the citizenry is to trust the public service. The goal of these general ethical guidelines is to ensure that all State employees are aware of this.

High ethical standards for the provision of services and the exercise of authority are a prerequisite if the citizenry is to trust the public service. The goal of these general ethical guidelines is to ensure that all State employees are aware of this. The ethical guidelines are to be of a general

Housing construction works well most places

[Pressemelding, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 23.02.2012]

«Construction of new housing is rapidly stepped up when populations grow and home prices rise. This is positive, but the large cities are facing challenges,» says Minister Liv Signe Navarsete.

«Construction of new housing is rapidly stepped up when populations grow and home prices rise. This is positive, but the large cities are facing challenges,» says Minister Liv Signe Navarsete. Navarsete refers to the report The price response of housing construction from the Norwegian institute

The Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme 2012

[Brosjyre/Veiledning, Ministry of Labour, 20.02.2012]

A general overview of the Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme in 2012.

The Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme 2012 This brochure is intended for information purposes only, giving a general overview of the Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme in 2012. Download If you are living abroad and have questions regarding your Norwegian benefit or are wondering whether you qualify

Norwegian wage settlements in 2012

[Pressemelding, Ministry of Labour, 20.02.2012]

The Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements presents the preliminary report on the basis for wage settlements in 2012.

The Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements presents the preliminary report on the basis for wage settlements in 2012. The report outlines recent years’ developments in pay, incomes, prices and competitiveness. The Committee also presents a forecast of consumer price growth

Proposes to repeal restrictions for Bulgaria and Romania

[Nyhet, Ministry of Labour, 27.01.2012]

The Norwegian Government has proposed a bill to repeal restrictions for workers from Bulgaria and Romania. Workers from the two countries will have the same access to the Norwegian labour market as workers from other EEA countries already have.

The Norwegian Government has proposed a bill to repeal the restrictions for workers from Bulgaria and Romania. Workers from the two countries will have the same access to the Norwegian labour market as workers from other EEA countries already have. Today, Bulgarians and Romanians must apply for

International migration 2010-2011

[Rapport, Ministry of Labour, 06.01.2012]

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development – as a contribution to the common reporting system on migration for the OECD countries, called SOPEMI. The recent report for Norway covers 2009 and to some extent 2010.

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development – as a contribution to the common reporting system on migration for the OECD countries, called SOPEMI. The recent report for Norway covers 2009 and to some extent 2010. The Norwegian SOPEMI-report,