Questions and answers on Norwegian law for small businesses
12 questions Norwegian businesses actually ask. The answer is in the first paragraph, and the statutory provision it rests on is stated below it.
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Questions and answers
- How long is the notice period for an employee in Norway?Working Environment Act section 15-3
- When is a dismissal objectively justified?Working Environment Act sections 15-1 and 15-7
- Must the employer hold a discussion meeting before dismissal?Working Environment Act section 15-1
- What formal requirements apply to a dismissal from the employer?Working Environment Act section 15-4
- How much holiday pay is an employee entitled to?Holidays Act sections 10 and 11
- May the employer decide when holiday is taken?Holidays Act sections 6 and 7
- How long may a consumer complain about goods?Consumer Purchases Act sections 27 and 18
- May the seller choose repair instead of replacing the goods?Consumer Purchases Act sections 29 to 33
- Where does a customer dispute go when the customer and the business disagree?Consumer Complaints Act sections 8, 11, 17 and 22
- Can an unreasonable contract term be set aside in Norway?Contracts Act section 36
- May an employer look in an employee's email?Regulation on employer access to email sections 2 and 3, cf. Working Environment Act section 9-5
- What customer due diligence does the Anti-Money Laundering Act require?Anti-Money Laundering Act sections 9 to 26
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