During the last few days, many businesses have been considering to lay-off some, several or all their employees. Some businesses have already started the lay-offs. Today the Norwegian Parliament introduced some important changes in the regulations on lay-offs. Below you will find a general overview of the regulations on lay-off as they will be after the change, based on the proposals the Norwegian Parliament has agreed on today.

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.

On April 2, 2020, the government outlined the details for the compensation scheme which will cover a share of the unavoidable overhead costs for companies with decrease in turnover as a result of the corona pandemic. Companies should assess whether they are eligible to receive compensation under the scheme and prepare the application process.

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?