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Do you have questions related to the legal aspects of the coronavirus pandemic?

We are following the situation closely, and are working on a daily basis to assist businesses needing legal advice and assistance to prevent and handle situations related to the coronavirus. Contact our expert team korona@hjort.no for legal advice related to the virus pandemic.

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Ius Laboris: Guide for International Employers

Advokatfirmaet Hjort is a member of the Ius Laboris network, a global alliance of leading employment, labour and pension law firms. Working together with our network we have created a Guide for International Employers to assist employers in keeping their employees safe and protect their business as much as possible.

Easter holidays, corona crisis, layoffs and vacation- which rules apply?

The Easter holiday is approaching and many employers and employees have questions regarding the holiday from work during this corona pandemic. How is holiday allowance affected for companies with employees that have been temporarily laid off? Is an employee entitled to change or delay a holiday request that has already been approved because of quarantine or travel restrictions? When should an employee receive their holiday pay?

Aid for businesses in phase 2 of the Norwegian Government’s corona stimulus package

On 31 March 2020, the Norwegian Parliament approved new measures to counteract the effects of the corona pandemic on the Norwegian economy. The package includes large allocations to existing and new subsidy schemes for businesses. In this article, we summarize the most important news for businesses.

Efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and their impact on the freight transport industry

In light of the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, authorities across the world are increasingly implementing comprehensive measures in order to reduce further spread. In Norway, authorities have temporary implemented automatic quarantine for every person coming to Norway from a different country. While these measures can have a big impact on the freight transport industry, there are some key exceptions concerning transit of goods and passengers to be aware of.

Chambers and Partners European Guide 2020

Chambers and Partners base their legal rankings on client feedback. They have just published the European Guide 2020, and we are proud to announce that Hjort is once again recognized with distinguishable rankings in many of our practice areas, in both the department and individual levels.

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04.07.2019

“Sustainable” or “environmentally friendly” – what do you mean and can you prove it?

Consumers increasingly want to make choices that are good for the environment. This is a trend that has been picked up by marketing departments worldwide, and as consumers we are increasingly told that the products we buy and the businesses we buy our products from, favor the environment. But all that glitters, it not gold, and some of this marketing is nothing but “greenwashing.” Consumer authorities have begun to take steps against such misleading marketing.

02.09.2019

HARD BREXIT – The “impossible” scenario becoming more and more likely! What consequences will this have for Norwegian companies?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems determined to lead Britain out of the European Union with or without a deal on October 31st. Given the latest events, (no breakthroughs in talks between United Kingdom and EU, and the “suspension” of Parliament from September 11th to October 14th) the conclusion must be that the risk of United Kingdom leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement (so-called “hard Brexit” or “no-deal Brexit”) is vastly increasing.

17.10.2019

More stringent rules regarding consent to the use of cookies

For some time there have been very different views on whether the use of cookies requires active consent from the visitors to an internet page. In Norway the basis has been that the use of cookies is dependent on the user’s browser settings.

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