Labour
It is the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs that has overriding responsibility for the Government’s labour policy.
Labour immigration
Labour immigration provides Norway with important expertise and covers our need for labour in several sectors. Norway has for many years been part of a common Nordic labour market. Through the EEA Agreement and the EFTA Convention, Norway is also part of a common European labour market.
Labour market measures
Labour market measures are one of the most important policy instruments aimed at promoting a well-functioning labour market. Labour market measures aim at contributing to increased participation in employment, reduced unemployment and combating exclusion by helping people with problems on the labour market to find work and become active.
The working environment and safety
Enterprises are themselves responsible for preventing accidents and harm to health as a result of work. Employers have a duty to ensure that the working environment is both safe and satisfactory.
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European cooperation on combating work-related crime financed by the EEA and Norway Grants
– Work-related crime can only be combated by means of cooperation – both national and international, says Minister of Labour Anniken Hauglie (Conservative Party). Last week European authorities and social partners met in Oslo.
The Basis for Wage Settlements in 2019 Preliminary Report
Press release from the Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements: Preliminary Report 2019.
Latest news
- Solution for daily commuters from Sweden and Finland with a strict testing and control regime Press release 26/02/2021
- The Basis for Wage Settlements in 2021 Preliminary Report Press release 15/02/2021
- Reminder: Rules will change for British citizens wishing to move to Norway after 1 January 2021 Press release 02/07/2020
- Government exploring subsidies scheme for non-EU/EEA citizens to return home Press release 15/05/2020
- Government to provide fixed-term benefits scheme for foreign employees in Longyearbyen Press release 21/03/2020
- Changes to the rules for temporary layoffs and unemployment benefits Press release 21/03/2020
- The Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements: The foundation for wage settlements in 2020 – Preliminary report Press release 17/02/2020
- European cooperation on combating work-related crime financed by the EEA and Norway Grants News story 02/04/2019
Documents
The strategy for combating work-related crime
The Government presents here a strategy for strengthening of efforts to combat work-related crime.
The IA Agreement 2014-2018
The Letter of Intent regarding a more inclusive working life (the IA Agreement) is based on a tradition of cooperation and trust between the authorities, employees and employers in Norway, both centrally and locally. This is the fourth letter of intent regarding a more inclusive working life. The agreement will be valid for the period from 4 March 2014 to 31 December 2018.
Latest documents
- Revised strategy for combating work-related crime (2019–) Plans/strategy 27/05/2019
- NOU 2019: 7 - Work and benefits Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 28/03/2019
- Norwegian Strategy for Skills Policy 2017 - 2021 Plans/strategy 10/07/2017
- Revised strategy for combating work-related crime Plans/strategy 29/03/2017
Contact
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
E-mail: postmottak@asd.dep.no
Phone: +47 22 24 90 90
Address: Postboks 8019 Dep, 0030 Oslo
Visitor address: Akersgata 64, 0180 Oslo