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Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 16 of 2012) amending the Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits. (Lov (Nr 16 av 2012) om endring i lov (Nr 26 av 1957) om samordning av pensjons- og trygdeytelser.) -

Adoption: 2012-04-20 | Date of entry into force: 2012-07-01 | NOR-2012-L-94398

Introduces a new ss. 2 to article 24 (2) concerning adjustments of public sector occupational pensions to disability retirement benefits provided in the national insurance.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 15 of 2012) amending the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008). (Lov (Nr 15 av 2012) om endringar i utlendingsloven (Nr 35 av 2008).) -

Adoption: 2012-04-13 | Date of partial entry into force: 2012-05-01 | NOR-2013-L-94400

Amends article 77 concerning qualifications for fixed term committee leaders of Immigration Appeals.

Introduces a new chapter 11a (article 98a-98g) providing for regulations concerning representatives for unaccompanied minor asylum seekers.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 303 of 2012) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift (Nr 303 av 2012) om endring i utlendingsforskriften (Nr 1286 av 2009).) -

Adoption: 2012-04-01 | Date of entry into force: 2012-05-01 | NOR-2012-R-94399

Amends article 17 (10) ss. 1 and 2 concerning adjustments of fees related to application for residence permits.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 248 of 2012) on Police Certificates in accordance with Act (No. 76 of 2004) respecting Labour Market Initiatives (Labour Market Act). (Forskrift (Nr 248 av 2012) om politiattest i henhold til arbeidsmarkedsloven (Nr 76 av 2004).) -

Adoption: 2012-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2012-05-01 | NOR-2012-R-94291

Contains 6 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Police certificate for employees in companies that offer long-term labour market initiative positions.
Article 2: Procedures.
Article 3: Impact of remarks in the police certificate.
Article 4: Storage of police certificate and confidentiality.
Article 5: Renewed background checks.
Article 6: Entry into force.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 13 of 2012) amending the Act (No. 76 of 2004) respecting Labour Market Initiatives. (Lov (Nr 13 av 2012) om endringer i arbeidsmarkedsloven (Nr 76 av 2004).) -

Adoption: 2012-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2012-05-01 | NOR-2012-L-94369

Introduces a new article 21 concerning police certificate requirements.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 9 of 2012) on Labour Disputes. (Lov (Nr 9 av 2012) om arbeidstvister (arbeidstvistloven).) -

Adoption: 2012-01-27 | Date of entry into force: 2012-03-01 | NOR-2012-L-94280

Contains 6 chapters and 65 articles concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions (articles 1-2, definitions, disclosure).
Chapter 2: Collective agreements (articles 3-10, negotiations for entering into a collective agreement, collective agreement, content, duration, termination, invariability, impact of withdrawal of trade union or employers' association, obligation, liability for breach of the collective agreement, determination of damages for breach of the collective agreement).
Chapter 3: Mediation (articles 11-32, mediators, mediation institution tasks and organization, mediator agreement, disqualification, notice of termination, notification to the national mediator, persons covered by the strike or lock-out, timing of initiation of a strike or lock-out, temporary ban on stoppage of work, notice of mediation, parties and agents, information collection of information, confidentiality, meeting book, mediation termination, voting on mediation proposal, notification of voting results, the commencement of a strike or lockout when a mediation proposal is rejected, later adopting a mediation proposal, resumption of mediation, appeals, parties costs).
Chapter 4: Labour Court (articles 33-59, Labour Court competence and jurisdiction, requirements based on individual contracts of employment, legal action concerning a collective agreement, requirements for Labour Court judges, Labour Court organization, appointment of judges, the Labour Court's composition, disqualification, deputy to a disqualified or absent judge, the proceedings skill, judge pledge, party representatives and process proxies, preparation of the case, assistance to parties, consolidation of cases in common treatment, case management, administration of cases, absence of party agents and counsel, mandatory for witnesses, parties and experts, notice to witnesses, parties and experts, compensation to witnesses and experts, the public and the right of access, court records, court decisions, court settlement, appeals, legal costs).
Chapter 5: Final provisions (articles 60-63, insulting behavior, violation of confidentiality, absence, responsibility for appeals).
Chapter 6: Entry into force and amendments to other Acts (articles 64-65, entry into force, amendments of other acts).

Amends various provisions in Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act) and Act (No. 2 of 1958) relating to public service disputes (Service Disputes Act).

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 12 of 2012) on Wage Arbitration in Labor Disputes. (Lov (Nr 12 av 2012) om lønnsnemnd i arbeidstvister (lønnsnemndloven). ) -

Adoption: 2012-01-27 | Date of entry into force: 2012-03-01 | NOR-2012-L-94281

The National wage arbitration tribunal deals with interest disputes voluntarily raised by the labour market parties. Approved disputes must be settled by compulsory arbitration.

Contains 6 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: National wage arbitration tribunal.
Article 2: Matters dealt with by the National wage arbitration tribunal.
Article 3: National wage arbitration tribunal composition.
Article 4: Voting.
Article 5: Procedure.
Article 6: Entry into force.

Repeals Act (No. 7 of 1952) on Wage Arbitration in Labor Disputes.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 10 of 2012) on compulsory arbitration in labor disputes. (Lov (Nr 10 av 2012) om lønnsnemnd i arbeidstvister (lønnsnemndloven).) -

Adoption: 2012-01-27 | Date of entry into force: 2012-03-01 | NOR-2012-L-94362

The National Compulsory Arbitration Board is a permanent board treating interest disputes raised by the labour market parties and disputes decided by the Parliament to be resolved by compulsory arbitration. Approved disputes must be settled by compulsory arbitration. The National Compulsory Arbitration Board is appointed by the government for a three-year term and is composed of members and representatives from the two sides of the labour industry.

Contains 6 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: National Compulsory Arbitration Board.
Article 2: Issues of the National Compulsory Arbitration Board.
Article 3: Composition of the National Compulsory Arbitration Board.
Article 4: Reconciliation.
Article 5: Procedure.
Article 6: Entry into force.

Repeals Act (No. 7 of 1952) on compulsory arbitration in labor disputes.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 92 of 2012) amending the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift (Nr 92 av 2012) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1320 av 2008) om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv.) -

Adoption: 2012-01-24 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-24 | NOR-2012-R-94349

Amends article 9 (6) concerning general block exemption.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 93 of 2012) amending Ordinance (No. 1362 of 2011) concerning efforts with facilitation support for the recruitment of job seekers with reduced work ability. (Forskrift (Nr 93 av 2012) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1362 av 2011) om forsøk med tilretteleggingstilskudd for rekruttering av arbeidssøkere med nedsatt arbeidsevne.) -

Adoption: 2012-01-24 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-24 | NOR-2012-R-94350

Introduces a new article 7 concerning support in accordance with the Ordinance (No. 1213 of 2008) on block exemption (whereas the present article 7 becomes a new article 8).

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 5 of 2012) amending the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008) and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 5 av 2012) om endringer i utlendingsloven m.m. (høring av barn mv.).) -

Adoption: 2012-01-20 | Date of entry into force: 2012-02-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2012-09-01 | NOR-2012-L-94322

Amends article 28 ss.1 (a), 40 (a) s1 and ss.2, 42 ss.2, 64 ss.2, 67 ss.2, 73 ss.4 p.2, 81 ss.2 and ss.3-2, 108 ss.6, 122 ss.1 p.1 in the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008).

Introduces new ss.3-5 to article 81 and a new ss.2 to article 121 in the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008).

Repeals article 30 ss.1 (a) (whereas letters (b-e) becomes new letters (a-d)) in the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008).

Amends article 67 ss.2 (d) in the Criminal Procedure Act (No. 25 of 1981) (as amended up to 1998).

Repeals article 42 ss.2 p.5 in the Act (No. 23 of 2009) to amend the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008) (the requirement that the sponsor must have been working or studying for four years in Norway in order for the applicant to be entitled to family reunification).

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 2 of 2012) amending the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008). (Lov (Nr 2 av 2012) om endringer i utlendingsloven (No. 35 of 2008).) -

Adoption: 2012-01-06 | Date of entry into force: 2012-03-01 | NOR-2012-L-94323

Amends articles 76 ss.3, 90 ss.7 p.1, 103 ss. 1, 104 ss.1-2, 105 ss.1, 106.

Introduces a new ss.2 to article 103 (whereas the present ss. 2-3 becomes new ss. 3-4) and a new ss.2 to article 106.

Norway - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

European Action Plan for HIV/AIDS (2012-2015).

Adoption: 2012 | INT-2012-M-111784

The vision for the European Region is zero new HIV infections, zero AIDS-related deaths and zero discrimination in a world in which people living with HIV are able to live long, healthy lives.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1488 of 2011) amending the Ordinance (No. 152 of 2010) on benefits during rehabilitation to return to work. (Forskrift (Nr 1488 av 2011) om endring i forskrift (Nr 152 av 2010) om arbeidsavklaringspenger.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2011-12-22 | NOR-2011-R-94347

Repeals article 11a.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (Nr. 1523 of 2011) concerning qualifications and certificates for seafarers. (Forskrift (No 1523 av 2011) om kvalifikasjoner og sertifikater for sjøfolk.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-94348

Contains 96 articles and 11 chapters including, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions (article 1-4).
Chapter 2: Training, education and seagoing service (article 5-16).
Chapter 3: Applications, validity, obligation to preserve and recall (article 17-21).
Chapter 4: Certificate requirements deck department (article 22-35).
Chapter 5: Certificate requirements machine department (article 36-45).
Chapter 6: Additional requirements related to radio, emergency response, safety and rescue tasks, first aid, other medical tasks and ship's cook (article 46-53).
Chapter 7: Additional requirements for seafarers on mobile units, passenger ships, tankers, high speed vessels and certain other ships (article 54-75).
Chapter 8: Qualification requirements for certain tasks without a certificate requirements (article 76-82).
Chapter 9: Recognition of foreign education and certificate (article 83-87).
Chapter 10: Exceptions (article 88-91).
Chapter 11: Concluding provisions (article 92-96).

Amends various regulations in the following acts:

- Ship Safety and Security Act (No. 9 of 2007).
- Act (No. 47 of 1998) on leisure boats and vessels.
- Ordinance (No. 171 of 2007) on the delegation of authority to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Defence by the Maritime Safety Act and the designation of the supervisory authority.
- Ordinance (No. 590 of 2007) on the delegation of authority to the Maritime Directorate pursuant to the Ship Safety and Security Act (No. 9 of 2007).
- Ordinance (No. 591 of 2007) on the delegation of authority to the Maritime Directorate pursuant to Act (No. 47 of 1998) on leisure boats and vessels.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1403 of 2011) amending the Ordinance (No. 152 of 2010) on benefits during rehabilitation to return to work. (Forskrift (Nr 1403 av 2011) om endring i forskrift om arbeidsavklaringspenger.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2011-12-19 | Date of partial entry into force: 2012-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89932

Amends article 8 (reduction of work assessment allowance for apprentices).

Introduces a new (3) and a new (4) to article 13 (the basis for calculating the rehabilitation contibution amount during phased disability pension).

Repeals article 13 d.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 58 of 2011) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 58 av 2011) om endringar i folketrygdloven (Nr 19 av 1997) og enkelte andre lover.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 2012-12-16 | Date of partial entry into force: 2012-01-01 | NOR-2011-L-89912

Amends various regulations in the following acts:

- Act (No. 21 of 1946) respecting war pension for military personnel.
- Act (No. 22 of 1946) respecting war pension for home country based personnel and civilians.
- Act (No. 7 of 1948) respecting Pension Insurance for Seafarers.
- Act (No. 12 of 1957) respecting fishermen's pension insurance.
- Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits.
- Law (No. 10 of 1958) respecting occupational injuries insurance.
- Act (No. 22 of 1988) respecting the obligation to pay wages during layoffs.
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 14 of 1999) of tax on capital and income (Taxation Act).
- Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act).
- The Labour and Welfare Administration Act (No. 20 of 2006).
- Act (No. 5 of 2010) on state subsidies from early retirement schemes to employees within the private sector (AFP subsidies Act).
- Act (No. 28 of 2010) respecting pension settled by collective agreements for members of the State pension fund.
- Act (No. 80 of 2010) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 59 of 2011) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) (new disability benefits and retirement pension for disabled persons). (Lov (Nr 59 av 2011) om endringer (Nr 19 av 1997) i folketrygdloven (ny uføretrygd og alderspensjon til uføre).) -

Adoption: 2011-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2012-02-01 | NOR-2011-L-89913

Amends various regulations in chapter 3 (special rules for retirement pensions to recipients of disability benefits, recognition of age pension for recipients of early retirement pension, guaranteed additional pension to disabled persons born before 1941), chapter 12 (disability insurance), chapter 19 (transition from disability pension to age pension for persons born 1944-1951) and chapter 20 (pension accrual for recipients of disability benefits).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1426 of 2011) amending the Ordinance (No. 890 of 1998) respecting daily cash benefit during unemployment. (Forskrift (Nr 1426 av 2011) om endring i forskrift om dagpenger under arbeidsløshet.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-15 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89930

Amends article 6 (7) (unemployment benefits beyond the limitation of the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) article 4 (7) ss.2).

Repeals article 6 (8).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1363 of 2011) concerning efforts within functional assistance in the workplace. (Forskrift (Nr 1363 av 2011) om forsøk med funksjonsassistanse i arbeidslivet.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | Date of end of application: 2013-12-13 | NOR-2011-R-89929

Contains 9 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Purpose and content.
Article 2: Target group.
Article 3: Scope and duration.
Article 4: Changes in aid requirement.
Article 5: Documentation.
Article 6: Contribution/Procurement
Article 7: Relation to the Ordinance on employment promotion initiatives.
Article 8: Support according to the Ordinance on group exemption.
Article 9: Entry into force.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1384 of 2011) amending the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift (Nr 1384 av 2011) om endring i forskrift om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89931

Introduces a new chapter 5A (mentoring) containing four articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 5A 1: Content.
Article 5A 2: Duration.
Article 5A 3: Requirements for organizers of initiatives.
Article 5A 4: Support for organizers of initiatives.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1528 of 2011) amending Ordinance (No. 1274 of 2000) respecting Seafarers' Pensions. (Forskrift (Nr 1528 av 2011) om endring i forskrifter (Nr 1274 av 2000) om sjømannspensjonering.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-94367

Introduces new ss. 2-4 to article 5 (1).

Repeals article 5 (1) ss. d.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1355 of 2011) concerning Organisation, Management and Employee Participation (Forskrift (Nr 1355 av 2011) om organisering, ledelse og medvirkning.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89914

Contains 16 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Introductory provisions.
Chapter 2: Participation of employees or their representatives.
Chapter 3: Selection, training of safety delegates and working environment committees.
Chapter 4: Local safety delegates and working environment committee for loading and unloading workers.
Chapter 5: Regional safety representatives for construction activities.
Chapter 6: Regional safety representatives for accommodation businesses, catering companies, cleaning companies.
Chapter 7: Risk assessment.
Chapter 8: Training.
Chapter 9: Information for workers.
Chapter 10: Planning, organization of work and safety operation.
Chapter 11: Work instructions.
Chapter 12: Work with children and adolescents.
Chapter 13: Occupational health.
Chapter 14: Notification and medical examination.
Chapter 15: Use of personal protective equipment.
Chapter 16: Final provisions (penalty, entry into force).

Repeals 47 ordinances, including the following:

- Ordinance (No. 605 of 2010) on protection against optical radiation in the workplace.
- Occupational Health Service Ordinance (No. 1173 of 2009).
- Ordinance (No. 456 of 2006) respecting protection against noise at the workplace.
- Ordinance (No. 804 of 2005) respecting protection against mechanical vibrations.
- Ordinance (No. 794 of 2005) respecting safety, health and working environment in connection with mining work.
- Asbestos Ordinance (No. 362 of 2005).
- Ordinance (No. 443 of 2001) respecting protection against exposure to chemicals at the workplace (Chemicals' Ordinance).
- Ordinance (No. 608 of 1998) respecting use of work equipment.
- Ordinance (No. 551 of 1998) respecting work of children and of youth.
- Ordinance (No. 1322 of 1997) to protect workers against hazards involved at work with biological materials.
- Provisions respecting reproductive hazards and working environment (No. 768 of 1995).
- Provisions respecting work in control rooms (No. 385 of 1995).
- Ordinance (No. 170 of 1995) respecting workplaces and work premises.
- Provisions (No. 156 of 1995) respecting heavy and repetitive work.
- Ordinance (No. 944 of 1990) respecting diving.
- Provisions (No. 870 of 1986) respecting local safety delegates and working environment committees for loading and unloading operations (in ports).
- Provisions (No. 17 of 1986) respecting the application of the Working Environment Act (No. 4 of 1977: LS 1977 - Nor. 1) to work in undertakings consisting of one person and engaged in the building and civil engineering industry.
- Provisions (No. 1157 of 1985) respecting work with ionising radiation.
- Provisions (No. 1377 of 1982) respecting technical installations.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1356 of 2011) concerning the design and facilities of workplaces and work premises (Workplace Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1356 av 2011) om utforming og innretning av arbeidsplasser og arbeidslokaler (arbeidsplassforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2011-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89918

Contains 10 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Preliminary provisions.
Chapter 2: Requirements for workplaces and work premises.
Chapter 3: Requirements for staff rooms, rooms for cleaning equipment, first aid and first aid equipment.
Chapter 4: Safety equipment.
Chapter 5: Marking and labeling.
Chapter 6: Securing of dangerous workplaces and areas.
Chapter 7: Chemicals and pollution in the work atmosphere.
Chapter 8: Working in an environment that can lead to exposure to biological factors.
Chapter 9: Fee related to legal processes during construction.
Chapter 10: Final provisions (penalty, entry into force).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1357 of 2011) concerning the performance of work, use of work equipment and associated technical requirements (Ordinance on the performance of work). (Forskrift (Nr 1357 av 2011) om utførelse av arbeid, bruk av arbeidsutstyr og tilhørende tekniske krav (forskrift om utførelse av arbeid).) -

Adoption: 2011-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89919

Contains 32 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Part 1: Preliminary provisions:
Chapter 1: Preliminary provisions.

Part 2: Requirements for work with chemical and biological risk factors:
Chapter 2: Chemical database.
Chapter 3: Work in which chemicals can pose a danger to workers' safety and health.
Chapter 4: Working with asbestos.
Chapter 5: Working in heat.
Chapter 6: Working in an environment that can lead to exposure to biological factors.
Chapter 7: Working with the risk of genetic defects.
Chapter 8: Working with sewage.
Chapter 9: Working with cytotoxic agents.

Part 3: Requirements for working with physical risk factors:
Chapter 10: Requirements for use of work equipment.
Chapter 11: Facilitating the use of work equipment.
Chapter 12: Inspection and maintenance of work equipment and facilities.
Chapter 13: Working with equipment required by an inspector.
Chapter 14: Work that can lead to exposure to noise or mechanical vibrations.
Chapter 15: Ionizing radiation.
Chapter 16: Artificial optical radiation.
Chapter 17: Working at height.
Chapter 18: Working with equipment for lifting.
Chapter 19: Working with mobile work equipment.
Chapter 20: Water jetting.
Chapter 21: Excavation labor.
Chapter 22: Safety signs and signaling.

Part 4: Requirements related to other risk work:
Chapter 23: Risk assessments, training and information by manual labor.
Chapter 24: Working with operational control and security monitoring.
Chapter 25: Inspection and testing of air bottles for breathing air.
Chapter 26: Working with diving.
Chapter 27: Working with rocks.
Chapter 28: Work with CO2 systems for fire fighting.
Chapter 29: Work in or on tanks, pipelines, rooms where there may be flammable goods or hazardous substances.
Chapter 30: Avalanche danger of residence and construction sites.

Part 5: Register of exposed workers:
Chapter 31: Register of exposed workers.

Part 6: Final provisions:
Chapter 32: Final provisions (penalty, entry into force).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations concerning action and limit values for physical and chemical agents in the working environment and classified biological agents (Regulations concerning Action and Limit values). (Forskrift (Nr 1358 av 2011) om tiltaksverdier og grenseverdier for fysiske og kjemiske faktorer i arbeidsmiljøet samt smitterisikogrupper for biologiske faktorer (forskrift om tiltaks- og grenseverdier).) -

Adoption: 2011-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89921

Contains 7 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Preliminary provisions.
Chapter 2: Noise.
Chapter 3: Vibrations.
Chapter 4: Radiation.
Chapter 5: Chemicals.
Chapter 6: Classification of biological agents.
Chapter 7: Final provisions.

Appendix 1: List of intervention values and limit values for pollutants in the work atmosphere.
Appendix 2: List of classified biological factors (infection risk groups).
Appendix 3: Non-coherent optical radiation.
Appendix 4: Optical radiation from laser.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1359 of 2011) concerning construction, design and manufacture of work equipment and chemicals (The Producer Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1359 av 2011) om konstruksjon, utforming og fremstilling av tekniske innretninger og kjemikalier (produsentforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2011-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89924

Contains 6 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Preliminary provisions.
Chapter 2: Requirements for work equipment.
Chapter 3: Driver protection on old tractors.
Chapter 4: Scaffolding and ladders.
Chapter 5: Simple pressure vessels.
Chapter 6: Final provisions (penalty, entry into force).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1360 of 2011) concerning administrative arrangements on the Working Environment Area (Ordinance on administrative arrangements). (Forskrift (Nr 1360 av 2011) om administrative ordninger på Arbeidstilsynets område (forskrift om administrative ordninger).) -

Adoption: 2011-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89925

Contains 14 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Preliminary provisions.
Chapter 2: Approval of corporate health services.
Chapter 3: Regional safety representatives for building and construction business.
Chapter 4: Regional safety representatives for accommodation businesses, catering companies, cleaning companies etc.
Chapter 5: Settlement of disputes relating to safety representatives and working environment for loading and unloading workers in ports.
Chapter 6: Requirements for type testing and type approval of old tractors.
Chapter 7: Requirements for certifying agencies designated by the Labour Inspection Authority.
Chapter 8: Requirements for training activities and advisory activities.
Chapter 9: Requirements for inspection, labeling and filling of breathing air for diving and breath protection.
Chapter 10: Issuance of certificates.
Chapter 11: Labour Inspection Authority approval in construction of new buildings, etc. according to the Work Environment Act article 18-9.
Chapter 12: Conditions for approval etc.
Chapter 13: Fees and charges.
Chapter 14: Final provisions (penalty, entry into force).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1362 of 2011) concerning efforts with facilitation support for the recruitment of job seekers with reduced work ability. (Forskrift (Nr 1362 av 2011) om forsøk med tilretteleggingstilskudd for rekruttering av arbeidssøkere med nedsatt arbeidsevne.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | Date of end of application: 2013-12-31 | NOR-2011-R-89928

Contains 7 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Purpose.
Article 2: Target group.
Article 3: Contributions to the employer/organizer of initiative.
Article 4: The size and duration of the contribution.
Article 5: Documentation.
Article 6: Relation to the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives.
Article 7: Entry into force.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1172 of 2011) amending the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift (Nr 1172 av 2011) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1320 av 2008) om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv.) -

Adoption: 2011-12-01 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89911

Repeals article 8 (1) ss. 3 and article 8 (6) p. 2.

Introduces a new article 8 (8) and a new article 9 (6) concerning support based on the regulations in the Ordinance on group exemptions.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1171 of 2011) amending the Ordinance (No. 153 of 2010) on additional benefits based on provisions in the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Forskrift (Nr 1171 av 2011) om endring i forskrift (Nr 153 av 2010) om tilleggsstønader etter folketrygdloven kapittel 11.) -

Adoption: 2011-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89910

Amends article 5 (1) ss. 1 and 2, article 6 (4) ss. 1, article 7 (1), article 9 (2), article 9 (5), article 10 (1) ss. 1 concerning the establishment of new levels of compensation and contribution.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1118 of 2011) amending the Ordinance (No. 112 of 2008) on salary and conditions of work in public works contracts. (Forskrift (Nr 1118 av 2011) om endring i forskrift (Nr 112 av 2008) om lønns- og arbeidsvilkår i offentlige kontrakter.) -

Adoption: 2011-11-21 | Date of entry into force: 2011-11-21 | NOR-2011-R-89890

Amends article 1 concerning regulations respecting employees in businesses providing services and construction work to public employers.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 993 of 2011) amending the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift (Nr 993 av 2011) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1320 av 2008) om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv.) -

Adoption: 2011-10-04 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | NOR-2011-R-89888

Amends article 11 (7) on regulations concerning financial contributions to organizers of employment promotion initiatives.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 924 of 2011) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift (Nr 924 av 2011) om endring i utlendingsforskriften (Nr 1286 av 2009) (medfølgende familie til diplomater mv.).) -

Adoption: 2011-09-09 | Date of entry into force: 2011-12-01 | NOR-2011-R-89889

Amends article 1 (4) and and 1 (5) concerning residence permit to accompanying family members to diplomats, etc.

Norway - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Meld. St. 29 (2010-2011) - Joint responsibility for a good and decent working life - Working conditions, working environment and safety. Report to the Storting (White Paper). (Meld. St. 29 (2010–2011) - Felles ansvar for eit godt og anstendig arbeidsliv) -

Adoption: 2011-08-26 | NOR-2011-M-109720

The White Paper on 'Joint responsibility for a good and decent working life' was a recommendation introduced to the Cabinet by the Ministry of Labour on 26 August 2011 and approved by the Cabinet on the same day.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 838 of 2008) amending the Ordinance (No. 942 of 2008) on the Employer and Employee Register. (Forskrift (Nr 838 av 2008) om endring i forskrift (Nr 942 av 2008) om arbeidsgiver- og arbeidstakerregisteret.) -

Adoption: 2011-08-15 | Date of entry into force: 2011-11-01 | NOR-2011-R-89879

Amends article 3 (1)-(3) (definitions of the terms employer, employee, facilities), article 5 (notification to register an employee) and article 6 (scope of the notification to register an employee).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 815 of 2011) amending the Ordinance (No. 1212 of 2000) to Act (No. 16 of 2000) on Occupational Pension, Ordinance (No. 1413 of 2000) to Act (No. 81 of 2000) on pension contribution during employment, Ordinance (No. 311 of 2006) for membership in Pension Scheme for persons who are not obliged to be members of the National Insurance Scheme and the Ordinance (No. 869 of 2006) to the Insurance Act (life insurance, etc.). (Forskrift (Nr 815 av 2011) om endring i forskrift (Nr 16 av 2000) om foretakspensjon, forskrift (Nr 81 av 2000) om innskuddspensjon i arbeidsforhold (innskuddspensjonsloven), forskrift om medlemskap i pensjonsordning for personer som ikke er pliktig medlem i folketrygden og forskrift til forsikringsloven (livsforsikring mv.).) -

Adoption: 2011-08-08 | Date of entry into force: 2011-08-10 | NOR-2011-R-89880

Amends various regulations in the following ordinances:

- Ordinance (No. 1212 of 2000) to Act (No. 16 of 2000) on Occupational amended as follows.
- Ordinance (No. 1413 of 2000) to Act (No. 81 of 2000) on pension contribution during employment.
- Ordinance (No. 311 of 2006) for membership in Pension Scheme for persons who are not obliged to be members of the National Insurance Scheme.
- Ordinance (No. 869 of 2006) to the Insurance Act (life insurance, etc.).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 858 of 2011) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift (Nr 858 av 2011) om endring i utlendingsforskriften (særkullsbarn til personer med tillatelse etter utlendingsforskriften § 9-6 første og annet ledd).) -

Adoption: 2011-07-19 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-12 | NOR-2012-R-89878

Introduces a new article 9 (6) ss.4 concerning residence permit to children.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 998 of 2011: Entry into force of Act (No. 38 of 2009) relating to amendments to the Immigration Act 1988 and Immigration Act 2008 (implementation of Regulation No 767/2008 and Council Decision No. 633/2008 concerning the Visa Information System VIS), etc. -

Adoption: 2011-07-10 | NOR-2011-R-89909

Partial Entry into force of Act 19 June 2009 No. 38 relating to amendments to the Immigration Act 1988 and Immigration Act 2008 (implementation of Regulation No 767/2008 and Council Decision No. 633/2008 concerning the Visa Information System VIS), etc. Part II of the Act, amendments to the Immigration Act, § 102 - § 102e, shall enter into force on 11 October 2011.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 743 of 2011) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift (Nr 743 av 2011) om endring i utlendingsforskriften (tidlig forhåndsvarsel i utvisningssaker).) -

Adoption: 2011-07-05 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-15 | NOR-2011-R-89877

Amends article 14 (5) concerning procedural regulations in deportation cases.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 685 of 2011) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift (Nr 685 av 2011) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1286 av 2009) om utlendingers adgang til riket og deres opphold her (utlendingsforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-26 | Date of entry into force: 2011-06-26 | NOR-2011-R-89862

Amends article 6 (8) ss.1 concerning guidelines and documentation requirements for employers to be issued by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 30 of 2011) on Municipal Health Services (The Health Care Act). (LOV 2011-06-24 nr 30: Lov om kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenester m.m. (helse- og omsorgstjenesteloven)) -

Adoption: 2011-06-24 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-12 | NOR-2011-L-89160

Contains 13 chapters. Provides for health care in Norway.

Repeals Act No. 66 of 19/11/1982 relating to Municipal Health Services; the Social Services Act No. 81 of 13/12/1991

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 18 of 2011) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997), the Act (No. 76 of 2004) respecting Labour Market Initiatives (Labour Market Act), and the Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting Working Environment, Working Hours and Employment Protection, etc. (Working Environment Act). (Lov (Nr 18 av 2011) om endringer i arbeidsmiljøloven og folketrygdloven mv. (raskere oppfølging og sanksjonering av brudd på regelverket ved arbeidstakers sykdom).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-24 | Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01 | NOR-2011-L-89864

National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997):

Amends article 8 (4) ss.2 (right to sickness benefit), article 8 (6) (classified sick leave), article 8 (8) ss.1, 2 (members obligation to provide information to the employer and the Labour and Welfare Agency, whereas the present p.6-15 are becoming new ss.7-16), article 25 (2) ss.2-5 (employer obligation to prepare and implement follow-up meetings to discuss the Working Environment Act and Insurance Act), article 25 (3) ss.5 (deadline and decisions regarding fees).

Introduces a new ss.7 to article 8 (7) (mandate of the Ministry to issue regulations on mandatory training in sickness notification for persons responsible for sickness notification), a new p.a to article 8 (7) (follow-up, etc. under the auspices of the Labour and Welfare Agency), a new p.6 to the introduction of chapter 25 (sanctions for persons on sick leave violating the obligation to participate in dialogue meetings), a new article 25 (5a) (sanctions for persons on sick leave violating the obligation to participate in dialogue meetings).

Repeals article 8 (6) ss.1, 3, 4, 5, article 8 (7) ss.6, 7, 8 (whereas the present ss.9 is becoming a new ss.6), article 25 (5) ss.1.

Act (No. 76 of 2004) respecting Labour Market Initiatives (Labour Market Act):

Amends the title in chapter 5 (labour market initiatives, etc.), the title in article 13 (benefits for the implementation of labour market initiatives, etc.), article 13 ss.1 (regulations concerning Ministry responsibility, size of the grant to organizers of labour market initiatives and payment of wages from employers to participants).

Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting Working Environment, Working Hours and Employment Protection, etc. (Working Environment Act):

Article 4 (6) ss.3 (follow-up plan for return to work in connection with accident, sickness, fatigue, etc.) and ss.4 (dialogue meeting on the contents of the follow-up plan).

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 30 of 2011) on Municipal Health and Care Services. (Lov (Nr 30 av 2011) om kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenester m.m. (helse- og omsorgstjenesteloven).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-24 | NOR-2011-L-89876

Contains 13 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Purpose and scope.
Chapter 2: Relation to other acts.
Chapter 3: Municipal responsibility for health and care services.
Chapter 4: Requirements to accountability, patient safety and quality
Chapter 5: Specific duties and responsibilities.
Chapter 6: Cooperation between municipalities and regional health authorities, etc.
Chapter 7: Individual plans, coordinator and co-ordinating unit.
Chapter 8: Education, vocational training, education and research.
Chapter 9: The rule of law through the use of coercion and restraint for people with mental retardation.
Chapter 10: Coercive measures against drug addicts.
Chapter 11: Financing and fees.
Chapter 12: Miscellaneous provisions.
Chapter 13: Entry into force, transitional provisions and amendments to other acts.

Amends a total of 41 acts, including the following:
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- Act (No. 100 of 1992) respecting child protection services.
- Act (No. 99 of 1997) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts.
- Act (No. 64 of 2005) on day care institutions (Day Care Institution Act).
- The Labour and Welfare Administration Act (No. 20 of 2006).
- Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008).
- Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act (No. 42 of 2008).

Repeals the following acts:
- Act (No. 66 of 1982) on Municipal Health Services.
- Act (No. 81 of 1991) on Social Services (Social Services Act).

Norway - - International agreement

Accord sur les standards de travail du 21 juin 2011 entre les Etats de l'AELE et Hong Kong, Chine. -

Adoption: 2011-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2012-10-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2012-11-01 | INT-2011-IA-91202

A notamment pour objectif d'améliorer progressivement le bien-être de la main-d'oeuvre des Parties, en promouvant des politiques et des pratiques du travail saines, et en se familiarisant avec le système de travail des autres Parties. Est réaffirmé l'attachement des différentes Parties aux principes de la Déclaration de l'OIT relative aux principes et droits fondamentaux au travail et son suivi ainsi que l'obligation qu'elles ont, chacune, de mettre en oeuvre de manière effective les conventions ratifiées de cette organisation.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 15 of 2011) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997)(extension of paternity leave, etc.). (Lov (Nr 15 av 2011) om endringer i folketrygdloven (utvidelse av fedrekvoten mv.).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-10 | Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01 | NOR-2011-L-89859

Amends article 14-9 ss.1-2 (benefit period related to birth and adoption), article 14-9 ss.5 p.3 (paternity leave), article 14 (12) ss.1 (weeks of the benefit period reserved for the father, paternity leave).

Introduces a new ss.3 to article 14-14 which provides that the father is entitled to the number of days of parental leave as set out in section 14-12 if the mother receives a disability pension from the State.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 565 of 2011) on unemployment benefits for fishermen and hunters during unemployment (A-Insurance Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 565 av 2011) om dagpenger for fiskere og fangstfolk under arbeidsløshet (A-trygdforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-01 | Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01 | NOR-2011-R-89860

Contains 15 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Purpose.
Article 2: Scope.
Article 3: Conditions that does entitle to unemployment benefits for fishermen and hunters with vessels.
Article 4: Conditions that does entitle to unemployment benefits to fishermen and hunters without vessels.
Article 5: Conditions that does not entitle to unemployment benefits.
Article 6: Conditions reducing the unemployment benefits.
Article 7: Application for unemployment benefits and notification of continued unemployment.
Article 8: Requirements regarding minimum income.
Article 9: Unemployment benefits.
Article 10: Number of benefit weeks (Benefit Period).
Article 11: Payment of unemployment benefits.
Article 12: Receiving unemployment benefits.
Article 13: The reimbursement for improper payments and sanctions.
Article 14: Decisions and case management.
Article 15: Enter into force and transitional arrangements.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 583 of 2011) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift (Nr 583 av 2011) om endring i forskrift om utlendingers adgang til riket og deres opphold her (utlendingsforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2011-05-19 | Date of entry into force: 2011-05-19 | NOR-2011-R-89858

Amends article 19 (1) ss.1 (application of Ordinance in relation to foreigners covered by the EFTA Convention), the title preceding article 19 (27) (requirements for good conduct, etc. revocation of residence documents), the title preceding article 19 (28) and article 19 (29) (suspension or expulsion for reasons of public order or safety).

Introduces a new ss.4 to article 19 (2) (application of the Ordinance), whereas the present (4) becomes a new (5), the present (5) becomes a new (6), the present (6 ) becomes a new (7), the present (7) becomes a new (8), the present (8) becomes a new (9). Introduces a new article 9 (5a) (right to residence for family members to Nordic citizens), a new p.2 to article 19 (22) ss.4 (exception for Nordic nationals from the requirement of registration), article 19 (23) ss.1 is added as a new sentence before the last sentence, and article 19 (24) ss.1 as a new sentence before the last sentence of (when a foreign national is applying for medical treatment).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 528 of 2011) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift (Nr 528 av 2011) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1286 av 2009) om utlendingers adgang til riket og deres opphold her (utlendingsforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2011-05-13 | Date of entry into force: 2011-06-01 | NOR-2011-R-89861

Introduces a new article 1 (1a) concerning unpaid voluntary work without requirement of a residence permit.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 9 of 2011) amending the Act (No. 100 of 1992) respecting child protection services. (Lov (Nr 9 av 2011) om endringer i barnevernloven (krav til politiattester mv.).) -

Adoption: 2011-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 2011-04-15 | Date of partial entry into force: 2011-09-01 | NOR-2011-L-89857

Amends article 2 (3) ss.4 (the County's duties to supervise child welfare activities in the municipality), article 2 (3b) (state supervision of child welfare), article 6 (10) (police certificate), article 9 (2) ss. 1 p.1 (concerning maintenance payments when a child is placed outside the family home).