Labour Relations

Foreign companies operating in Norway, may find themselves faced with a system of labour relations, collective bargaining and employee involvement that is unfamiliar to them.

Basics of Norwegian Labour Law

The Norwegian Working Environment Act (Arbeidsmiljøloven) regulates the relationship between employers and employees.

Collective bargaining

In Norway, wages are negotiated by the parties concerned. They are not determined by law, and no legal minimum wage applies.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

For decades, the NHO has been an active player in the field of corporate social responsibility, at home and abroad.

NHO International Cooperation Programme (ICP)

NHO has collaborated with selected sister organizations in Africa and Asia since 2002. ICP is part of NHO's International Department. Through a collaboration with NHO's sister organizations, a broad contact area is established with the local business community.

About NHO

The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) is Norway’s largest organisation for employers and the leading business lobbyist. Here's a brief guide for foreign companies and managers in Norway.