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2009-06-19NOR-2009-L-88422
Norway
Equality of opportunity and treatment
 
Act (No. 80 of 2009) to amend the Human Rights Act (No. 30 of 1999) etc. (incorporation of Discrimination against Women Convention).
(Lov om endringar i menneskerettsloven mv. (inkorporering av kvinnediskrimineringskonvensjonen))
Act online in Norwegian, Ministry of Justice, Norsk Lovtidend, www.lovdata.no, Norway (PDF in Norwegian) (consulted on 2011-11-10)

Amends the Human Rights Act article 2(5) concerning the incorporation of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

Repeals article 1b in the Gender Equality Act.

Date of entry into force: 2009-06-19

Amended text(s):
1999-05-21 (NOR-1999-L-53741)
Act (No. 30 of 1999) to strengthen the position of human rights in Norwegian law (Human Rights Act).

1978-06-09 (NOR-1978-L-12790)
Act (No. 45 of 1978) relating to Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act).
Related text(s):
1999-10-06 (ORG-1999-IA-64312)
Protocole facultatif à la Convention sur l'élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination à l'égard des femmes, adopté par l'Assemblée générale de l'Organisation des Nations Unies, le 6 octobre 1999.



1998-12-18NOR-1998-R-88544
Norway
Equality of opportunity and treatment
 
Representation Ordinance (No. 1205 of 1998).
(FOR 1998-12-18 nr 1205: Forskrift om ansattes rett til representasjon i aksjeselskapers og allmennaksjeselskapers styre og bedriftsforsamling m.v. (representasjonsforskriften).)
Legislation on-line, Ministry of Employment and Inclusion, Norsk Lovtidend, www.lovdata.no, Norway (PDF in Norwegian) (consulted on 2011-11-21)

Amending text(s):
2009-12-18 (NOR-2009-R-88494)
Ordinance (No. 1638 of 2009) to amend the Representation Ordinance (No. 1205 of 1998).



1998-07-17NOR-1998-R-50799
Norway
Equality of opportunity and treatment
 
Ordinance (No. 622 of 1998) respecting special treatment of men.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1998-07-29, Vol. 12, No. 622, pp. 901-902, ISSN: 0333-0753

Contains six sections covering, inter alia, objective (promotion of gender equality), special treatment in favour of men in occupations where they are underrepresented, i.e. education and child care, through training and job opportunities, and rules of appeal.
Date of entry into force: 1998-07-29

Basic text(s):
1978-06-09 (NOR-1978-L-12790)
Act (No. 45 of 1978) relating to Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act).



1997-07-18NOR-1997-R-49238
Norway
Equality of opportunity and treatment
 
Ordinance (No. 799 of 1997) respecting rules governing the Expert Centre on Equality.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1997-08-19, Vol. 18, No. 799, pp. 1739-1741, ISSN: 0333-0761

Contains eight provisions covering, inter alia, objective, duties, direction, competence and responsibility of management, powers of attorney and statutes.
Date of entry into force: 1997-08-01

Related text(s):
1978-06-09 (NOR-1978-L-12790)
Act (No. 45 of 1978) relating to Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act).



1997-06-13NOR-1997-L-48681
Norway
Equality of opportunity and treatment
 
Act (No. 38 of 1997) amending the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978).
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1997-07-08, Vol. 14, No. 38, pp. 1135-1136, ISSN: 0333-0761

Amends s. 9 (establishment of a national body to promote gender equality).
Date of entry into force: 1997-08-01

Amended text(s):
1978-06-09 (NOR-1978-L-12790)
Act (No. 45 of 1978) relating to Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act).



1995-06-30NOR-1995-L-43541
Norway
Equality of opportunity and treatment
 
Act (No. 43 of 1995) amending the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978).
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1995-07-19, No. 13, pp. 841-843, ISSN: 0333-0761

Amends s. 3 (general provision), s. 4 (equality in appointments), s. 5 (equal pay for equal work), s. 6 (equal training opportunities), and s. 21 (representativity of both sexes in all public committees etc.).
Date of entry into force: 1995-08-01

Amended text(s):
1978-06-09 (NOR-1978-L-12790)
Act (No. 45 of 1978) relating to Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act).



1988-05-31NOR-1988-R-6986
Norway
Equality of opportunity and treatment
 
Provisions to amend provisions (of 18 December 1980) respecting the handling of cytostatic materials. No. 468.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1988-07-13, No. 12, p. 485

Amends ss. 2 (safety equipment to be provided by the employer), 5 (prohibition for pregnant women and persons under medical restrictions to work with cytostatic materials), 6 (work carried out with cytostatic materials and ionising radiation at the same time) and s. 9 (exemptions).




1988-02-19NOR-1988-L-4925
Norway
Equality of opportunity and treatment
 
Act (No. 6 of 1988) amending the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978) [LS 1978-Nor. 1].
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1988-03-08, No. 3, p. 87

Amends section 21(1-3) [representation on boards, committees, etc]
Date of entry into force: 1988-05-01

Amended text(s):
1978-06-09 (NOR-1978-L-12790)
Act (No. 45 of 1978) relating to Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act).



1978-06-09NOR-1978-L-12790
Norway
Equality of opportunity and treatment
 
Act (No. 45 of 1978) relating to Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act).
(Lov om likestilling mellom kjønnene [Likestillingsloven - likestl.])
Norsk Lovtidend, 1978-06-27
Act in English (as amended up to 2005), International Women's Rights Action Watch Asia Pacific (consulted on 2006-12-12)
Act on-line in English, Government Administration Services, Norway (PDF of Act in English) (consulted on 2011-11-14)

Available in English.
• Text in English »

Amending text(s):
2010-04-09 (NOR-2010-L-89133)
Act (No. 12 of 2010) amending the Working Environment Act (No. 62 of 2005), the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978), the Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman Act (No. 40 of 2005) and the Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act (No. 42 of 2008).

2009-06-19 (NOR-2009-L-88422)
Act (No. 80 of 2009) to amend the Human Rights Act (No. 30 of 1999) etc. (incorporation of Discrimination against Women Convention).

2005-06-17 (NOR-2005-L-70972)
Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act)

2005-06-10 (NOR-2005-L-70884)
Act (No. 38 of 2005) to amend the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978) (Implementation of Directive 2002/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and incorporation into Norwegian law of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocol).

2005-06-10 (NOR-2005-L-70889)
Act (No. 40 of 2005) on the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman and the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal [The Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman Act] .

1997-06-13 (NOR-1997-L-48681)
Act (No. 38 of 1997) amending the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978).

1995-06-30 (NOR-1995-L-43541)
Act (No. 43 of 1995) amending the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978).

1988-02-19 (NOR-1988-L-4925)
Act (No. 6 of 1988) amending the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978) [LS 1978-Nor. 1].
Implementing text(s):
1998-07-17 (NOR-1998-R-50799)
Ordinance (No. 622 of 1998) respecting special treatment of men.
Related text(s):
1997-07-18 (NOR-1997-R-49238)
Ordinance (No. 799 of 1997) respecting rules governing the Expert Centre on Equality.



2010-04-09NOR-2010-L-89133
Norway
Non-discrimination
 
Act (No. 12 of 2010) amending the Working Environment Act (No. 62 of 2005), the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978), the Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman Act (No. 40 of 2005) and the Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act (No. 42 of 2008).
(Lov (Nr 12 av 2010) om endringer i arbeidsmiljøloven, likestillingsloven, diskrimineringsombudsloven og diskriminerings- og tilgjengelighetsloven.)
Act online in Norwegian, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion , Norsk Lovtidend, www.lovdata.no, Norway, 3 pp. (PDF in Norwegian) (consulted on 2012-01-20)

Repeals article 13 (3). p.3 whereas the present p.4 becomes p.3; introduces a new p.3 to article 13 (4) ss.1 (Gender Equality Act article 4 (3)); amends article 13 (4) ss.2 p. 2 (information about the applicant's marital status) the Working Environment Act (No. 62 of 2005).

Amends article 2 (1) (application of the Act), article 3 (2) p.1 (regulations concerning leave due to pregnancy or childbirth), introduces a new p.2 to article 3 (2) (questions about pregnancy, adoption or family in the hiring process is considered discrimination) and a new (5) to article 3 (gender discrimination in religious communities) whereas the present article 3 (5-7) becomes new (6-8); introduces a new (3) to article 4 (prohibition against questions concerning pregnancy, adoption or family planning during hiring process) whereas the present article 4 (3) becomes a new (4) in the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978).

Amends article 1 (2) (Working Environment Act, No. 62 of 2005) and article 3 (1) p.1 and p.2 (responsibility of the Ombudsman) in the the Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman Act (No. 40 of 2005).

Amends article 9 (2) (definition of universal design for public access) in the Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act (No. 42 of 2008).

Date of entry into force: 2010-04-09

Amended text(s):
2008-06-20 (NOR-2008-L-88353)
Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act (No. 42 of 2008).

2005-06-17 (NOR-2005-L-70972)
Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act)

2005-06-10 (NOR-2005-L-70889)
Act (No. 40 of 2005) on the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman and the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal [The Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman Act] .

1978-06-09 (NOR-1978-L-12790)
Act (No. 45 of 1978) relating to Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act).



2009-12-18NOR-2009-R-88494
Norway
Non-discrimination
 
Ordinance (No. 1638 of 2009) to amend the Representation Ordinance (No. 1205 of 1998).
(Forskrift (Nr 1638 av 2009) om endring i Representasjonsforskriften (Nr 1205 av 1998).)
Ordinance online in Norwegian, Ministry of Employment and Inclusion, Norsk Lovtidend, www.lovdata.no, Norway (PDF in Norwegian) (consulted on 2011-11-16)

Amends articles 1, 5, 13-15, 18 and 36 concerning gender equality in representation of workers, board members etc in both privately and publicly controlled enterprises.
Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01

Amended text(s):
1998-12-18 (NOR-1998-R-88544)
Representation Ordinance (No. 1205 of 1998).



2008-06-20NOR-2008-L-88353
Norway
Non-discrimination
 
Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act (No. 42 of 2008).
(Lov (Nr 42 av 2008) om forbud mot diskriminering på grunn av nedsatt funksjonsevne.)
Act online in Norwegian, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, Norsk Lovtidend, www.lovdata.no, Norway (PDF in Norwegian) (consulted on 2011-11-04)
Unofficial English Translation, University of Oslo, Norway (PDF) (consulted on 2011-11-07)

Introduces 19 articles to protect disabled persons from discrimination:

Article 1-2: Purpose and scope.
Article 3: Obligation to report and to be activated.
Article 4-5: Discrimination ban and affirmative action.
Article 6-8: Bans on harassment and retaliation.
Article 9-12: Regulation and accommodation of buildings, infrastructure, ICT etc to suit the needs of the disabled.
Article 13: Burden of proof.
Article 14: Employers duty to disclose information in labour contract cases
Article 15: The right of organisations to to represent parties in a labour dispute.
Article 16-17: Enforcement, claims and compensation.
Article 18-19: Entry into force and amendments to other acts.

Also amends the following Acts:
- Act (No. 107 of 1992) on municipalities and counties (kommuneloven).
- Act (No. 31 of 1997) on owner units (eierseksjonsloven).
- Act (No. 56 of 1998) relating to annual accounts (regnskapsloven).
- Act (No. 17 of 1999) relating to rental agreements (husleieloven).
- Act (No. 38 of 2003) relating to Cooperative Housing Associations (bustadbyggjelagslova).
- Act (No. 39 of 2003) relating to Housing Cooperatives (burettslagslova).
Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01

Amending text(s):
2011-06-24 (NOR-2011-L-89160)
Act (No. 30 of 2011) on Municipal Health Services (The Health Care Act).

2011-06-24 (NOR-2011-L-89876)
Act (No. 30 of 2011) on Municipal Health and Care Services.

2010-04-09 (NOR-2010-L-89133)
Act (No. 12 of 2010) amending the Working Environment Act (No. 62 of 2005), the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978), the Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman Act (No. 40 of 2005) and the Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act (No. 42 of 2008).
Amended text(s):
2005-06-17 (NOR-2005-L-70972)
Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act)

2005-06-10 (NOR-2005-L-70889)
Act (No. 40 of 2005) on the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman and the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal [The Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman Act] .

2005-06-03 (NOR-2005-L-70878)
Act (No. 33 of 2005) on prohibition of discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, etc. [Anti-discrimination Act].



2005-06-10NOR-2005-L-70889
Norway
Non-discrimination
 
Act (No. 40 of 2005) on the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman and the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal [The Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman Act] .
(Lov om Likestillings- og diskrimineringsombudet og Likestillings- og diskrimineringsnemnda [Diskrimineringsombudsloven])
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2005-06-24, Vol. 7, Nos. 40 and 528, pp. 959-963 and 1103
Act in English, International Women's Rights Action Watch Asia Pacific (consulted on 2006-12-12)
Unofficial English Translation, Ministry of Finance, Norsk Lovtidend, Norway (PDF) (consulted on 2011-11-07)

Contains 19 sections respecting, i.a., purpose and field of application (s. 1), organisation, competence, etc. of the Office (ss. 2 to 4), organisation, competence, etc. of the Board (ss. 5 to 10), duty to provide information (s. 11), appeal (s. 12), penal sanction (s. 13), transitional rules (s. 18).

Amends, i.a., Act No. 45 of 1978: amends ss. 1a(5), 2(2), 8a(4); repeals ss. 9 to 15, 18 and 19; adds new s. 9 (implementation).
Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01. Notification No. 528 of 2005

Amending text(s):
2010-04-09 (NOR-2010-L-89133)
Act (No. 12 of 2010) amending the Working Environment Act (No. 62 of 2005), the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978), the Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman Act (No. 40 of 2005) and the Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act (No. 42 of 2008).

2008-06-20 (NOR-2008-L-88353)
Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act (No. 42 of 2008).

2005-06-17 (NOR-2005-L-70972)
Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act)
Amended text(s):
1978-06-09 (NOR-1978-L-12790)
Act (No. 45 of 1978) relating to Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act).



2005-06-10NOR-2005-L-70884
Norway
Non-discrimination
 
Act (No. 38 of 2005) to amend the Gender Equality Act (No. 45 of 1978) (Implementation of Directive 2002/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and incorporation into Norwegian law of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocol).
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2005-06-24, Vol. 7, Nos. 38 and 527, pp. 940-958 and 1103

Amends title and ss. 3 (general clause), 8a (harassment on the basis of sex or sexual harassment), 16 (burden of proof), and 17 (liability); repeals ss. 8a(5) and 21(6); adds new s. 1b (incorporation of UN Convention); four annexes with text of Convention and Optional Protocol in English and Norwegian.
Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01. Notification No. 527 of 2005

Amended text(s):
1978-06-09 (NOR-1978-L-12790)
Act (No. 45 of 1978) relating to Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act).
Related text(s):
2002-09-23 (EEU-2002-DI-62190)
Directive 2002/73/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 23 septembre 2002 modifiant la directive 76/207/CEE du Conseil relative à la mise en oeuvre du principe d'égalité de traitement entre hommes et femmes en ce qui concerne l'accès à l'emploi, à la formation et à la promotion professionnelle, et les conditions de travail.



2005-06-03NOR-2005-L-70878
Norway
Non-discrimination
 
Act (No. 33 of 2005) on prohibition of discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, etc. [Anti-discrimination Act].
(Lov om forbud mot diskriminering på grunn av etnisitet, religion mv. [Diskrimineringsloven])
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2005-06-24, Vol. 7, No. 33, pp. 912-927
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2005-08-05, Vol. 9, No. 608, p. 1371
Unofficial English translation, International Women's Rights Action Watch Asia Pacific (consulted on 2006-12-12)
Unofficial English Translation, Ministry of Finance, Norsk Lovtidend, Norway (PDF) (consulted on 2011-11-07)

Incorporates into Norweigan law the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination; contains 17 sections respecting, i.a., purpose, the Convention, field of application, prohibition of discrimination and harassment, prohibition to ask for information on religious and cultural matters in job advertisements etc., positive differential treatment, prohibition to retaliate, burden of proof, reparation and compensation, punishment, etc.; Convention text in English and Norwegian is annexed to the Act. Entry into force date to be determined by the King.

Amends various acts, including the Penal Code (No. 10 of 1902) and Act (No. 4 of 1977) respecting worker protection and working environment.
Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01. Notification No. 608 of 2005

Amending text(s):
2008-06-20 (NOR-2008-L-88353)
Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act (No. 42 of 2008).

2006-12-15 (NOR-2006-L-75167)
Act No. 69 of 2006 to amend the Working Environment Act (No. 62 of 2005) and the Discrimination Act (No. 33 of 2005).
Amended text(s):
1977-02-04 (NOR-1977-L-13291)
Act (No. 4 of 1977) respecting worker protection and working environment (consolidation).

1902-05-02 (NOR-1902-L-53918)
Penal Code.



2005-05-20NOR-2005-R-70877
Norway
Non-discrimination
 
Ordinance (No. 441 of 2005) to amend Ordinance (No. 110 of 1996) respecting gender participation in governmental councils, administrations, delegations, etc. - rules on implementation and reporting.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2005-06-15, Vol. 6, No. 441, pp. 872-873

Amends, i.a., ss. 2, 3 and 4; repeals s. 5; enters into force immediately.

Amended text(s):
1996-02-02 (NOR-1996-R-46182)
Provisions (No. 110 of 1996) respecting gender participation in governmental councils, administrations, delegations etc. - implementation and reporting methods.



1996-02-02NOR-1996-R-46182
Norway
Non-discrimination
 
Provisions (No. 110 of 1996) respecting gender participation in governmental councils, administrations, delegations etc. - implementation and reporting methods.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part 1, 1996-02-16, No. 100, pp. 99-101, ISSN: 0333-0761

Prescribes a minimum of 40 percent representation of each gender in all public committees composed of at least four members. In committees with two or three members both genders must be represented. These prescriptions also apply to replacements. Subject to a decision by the Ministry of Children and Family, exceptions are allowed in situations when it appears manifestly unreasonable to maintain these requirements. Gender-representation in existing organs is to be examined by the said Ministry. Repeals provisions No. 1769 of 1983-07-22 on the same subject.
Date of entry into force: 1996-02-16

Amending text(s):
2005-05-20 (NOR-2005-R-70877)
Ordinance (No. 441 of 2005) to amend Ordinance (No. 110 of 1996) respecting gender participation in governmental councils, administrations, delegations, etc. - rules on implementation and reporting.



1981-06-12NOR-1981-L-10965
Norway
Non-discrimination
 
An Act to amend the Act (No. 45 of 9 June 1978)[LS 1978 - Nor.2] respecting equality between the sexes. No. 59.
Norsk Lovtidend, 1981-06-29

Amends s. 18 (penalties) and inserts a new s. 21 (representation of both sexes on all public committees, etc.).




1973-12-14NOR-1973-R-15758
Norway
Non-discrimination
 
Rules to ensure greater representation for women on public councils and committees.
Norsk Lovtidend, 1973-12-29




2011-06-10NOR-2011-L-89859
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
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.).)
Act online in Norwegian, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion , Norsk Lovtidend, www.lovdata.no, Norway, 2 pp. (PDF in Norwegian) (consulted on 2012-05-02)

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.

Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01

Amended text(s):
1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).



2009-06-12NOR-2009-L-88416
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 36 of 2009) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
(Lov om endringer i folketrygdloven (utvidelse av fedrekvoten mv.))
Act online in Norwegian, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, Norsk Lovtidend, www.lovdata.no, Norway (PDF in Norwegian) (consulted on 2011-11-09)

Amends article 14 concerning parental leave entitlements and in particular time quotas reserved for paternity leave, including in cases of adoption.
Date of entry into force: 2009-07-01

Amended text(s):
1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).



2009-02-09NOR-2009-R-88388
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Ordinance (No. 155 of 2009) to amend Ordinance (No. 1429 of 1997) respecting period for transitional benefit to single mother or father.
(Forskrift (Nr 155 av 2009) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1429 av 1997) om stønadstid for overgangsstønad til en enslig mor eller far.)
Ordinance online in Norwegian, Ministry of Employment and Inclusion, Norsk Lovtidend, www.lovdata.no, Norway (PDF in Norwegian) (consulted on 2011-11-08)

Amends article 1 concerning duration of transitional benefits.
Date of entry into force: 2009-02-09

Amended text(s):
1997-12-19 (NOR-1997-R-49247)
Provisions (No. 1429 of 1997) respecting period for transitional benefit to single mother or father.



2006-06-16NOR-2006-L-74263
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 21 of 2006) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2006-07-14, Vol.8, No. 21, pp. 986-988

Amendments respecting extension of right to daily cash benefits in connection with child birth are made in the following acts:
Act No. 19 of 1997: ss. 14(7) to 14(10), 14(16), 14(18), 14(19) and 14(22);
Act No. 10 of 2006: ss. 14(9), 14(12) and 14(14).
Amendments to Act No. 10 of 2006 enter into force with immediate effect.
Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01. Act No.19 of 1997

Amended text(s):
2006-04-21 (NOR-2006-L-73787)
Act (No. 10 of 2006) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and several other acts.

1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).



2006-04-21NOR-2006-L-73787
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 10 of 2006) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and several other acts.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2006-05-15, Vol. 5, Nos. 10 and 428, pp. 466-471 and 621

Amendments of rules for benefits in connection with pregnancy, childbirth and adoption.

Act No. 19 of 1997: Amends numerous provisions, including ch. 14;
Act No. 12 of 1962: Amends s. 28(1);
Act No. 41 of 1998: Amends s. 10(1) and (2);
Act No. 62 of 2005: Amends s. 12(5)(1).


Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01

Amending text(s):
2006-06-16 (NOR-2006-L-74263)
Act (No. 21 of 2006) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
Amended text(s):
2005-06-17 (NOR-2005-L-70972)
Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act)

1998-06-26 (NOR-1998-L-50590)
Act (No. 41 of 1998) respecting cash benefit to parents with young children.

1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).

1962-06-22 (NOR-1962-L-52498)
Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.



2006-04-07NOR-2006-L-73785
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 7 of 2006) to amend the Child Insurance Act (No. 4 of 2002) etc.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2006-05-15, Vol. 5, Nos. 7 and 393, pp. 465 and 500

Deals with obligation for schools to report, restriction of the right to family allowance during stay abroad, etc.

Act No. 19 of 1997: Amends s. 21(4);
Act No. 4 of 2002: Amends ss. 4 and 5; inserts new s. 13(4);
Act No. 41 of 1998: Inserts new s. 11(4).
Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01. Notification No. 393 of 2006
Date of partial entry into force: 2007-01-01. Amendments to ss. 4 and 5 of Act No. 4 of 2002

Amended text(s):
2002-03-08 (NOR-2002-L-61894)
Child Insurance Act (No. 4 of 2002).

1998-06-26 (NOR-1998-L-50590)
Act (No. 41 of 1998) respecting cash benefit to parents with young children.

1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).



2006-04-07NOR-2006-L-73784
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 6 of 2006) to amend the Children Act (No. 7 of 1981) etc.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2006-05-15, Vol. 5, Nos. 6 and 392 , pp. 463-465 and 500

Concerns extent of access, strengthening of the mediation system, measures to protect children against abuse, parental responsibility following death, reimbursement of child support payment etc.

Act No. 7 of 1981: Amends, i.a., ss. 38 (parental responsibility following death), 43 (extent of access), 48 (child's best interest), 54 (certificate of mediation), 80 (application for reimbursement of child allowance in case of change of paternity); adds new s. 60a.

Act No. 4 of 2002: Amends, i.a., s. 9(5).
Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01.
Date of partial entry into force: 2006-04-07. Amendments to ss. 43, 48 and 57 of Act No. 7 of 1981

Amended text(s):
2002-03-08 (NOR-2002-L-61894)
Child Insurance Act (No. 4 of 2002).

1981-04-08 (NOR-1981-L-68579)
Children Act (No. 7 of 1981).



2005-06-17NOR-2005-L-70976
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 66 of 2005) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and Act (No. 41 of 1998) respecting cash family benefit to small children's parents.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2005-07-08, Vol. 8, No. 66, pp. 1150-1151

Act No. 19 of 1997: Amends ss. 14(7) to 14(10), 14(16), 14(18), 14(19) and 14(22)(2)c;
Act No. 41 of 1998: Adds a new s. 10(3) respecting family benefits for adopted children.
Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01

Amended text(s):
1998-06-26 (NOR-1998-L-50590)
Act (No. 41 of 1998) respecting cash benefit to parents with young children.

1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).



2005-06-17NOR-2005-L-70974
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 64 of 2005) on day care institutions [Day Care Institution Act].
(Lov om barnehager [Barnehageloven])
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2005-07-08, Vol. 8, No. 64, pp. 1144-1147
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2005-08-05, Vol. 9, No. 613, p. 1386
Unofficial English Translation, University of Oslo, Norway (PDF) (consulted on 2011-11-07)

Contains seven chapters and 26 sections respecting, i.a., purpose etc. of day care (ch. I), participation of children and parents (ch. II), duty to obtain approval and division of duties (ch. III), general tasks of child care authority etc. (ch. IV), personnel (ch. V), miscellaneous provisions (ch. VI) and entry into force provisions etc. (ch. VII).
Date of entry into force: 2006-01-01. Notification No. 613 of 2005

Repealed text(s):
1995-05-05 (NOR-1995-L-43536)
Act respecting child care facilities (the Kindergarten Act) (No. 19 of 1995).
Amending text(s):
2011-06-24 (NOR-2011-L-89160)
Act (No. 30 of 2011) on Municipal Health Services (The Health Care Act).

2011-06-24 (NOR-2011-L-89876)
Act (No. 30 of 2011) on Municipal Health and Care Services.

2006-06-16 (NOR-2006-L-74262)
The Labour and Welfare Administration Act (No. 20 of 2006).



2004-07-02NOR-2004-L-68199
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 58 of 2004) to amend Act (No. 41 of 1998) respecting cash benefit to parents with young children.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2004-08-06, Vol. 10, No. 58, p. 1417

Amends ss. 2(1) (children residing in the country) and 7(2) and (3) (amount of benefit); inserts a new s. 3a (employees on the continental shelf). Entry into force date to be determined by the King.

Amended text(s):
1998-06-26 (NOR-1998-L-50590)
Act (No. 41 of 1998) respecting cash benefit to parents with young children.



2002-03-08NOR-2002-L-61894
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Child Insurance Act (No. 4 of 2002).
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2002-04-22, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 298-301, ISSN: 0333-0753

Contains 26 sections covering, inter alia, objectives (cover child care fees), conditions of child care insurance (persons entitled to, residence in the country, membership in National Insurance for persons outside the country, etc), insurance for extended child care insurance, amount and payment of child care insurance, handling of child care cases, obligations for beneficiaries of child care insurance, administrative rules and miscellaneous provisions.
Date of entry into force: 2003-01-01

Repealed text(s):
1946-10-24 (NOR-1946-L-52496)
Act (No. 2 of 1946) respecting children's insurance.
Amending text(s):
2007-06-15 (NOR-2007-L-79982)
Act (No. 22 of 2007) amending the Child Insurance Act (No. 4 of 2002).

2006-06-16 (NOR-2006-L-74262)
The Labour and Welfare Administration Act (No. 20 of 2006).

2006-04-07 (NOR-2006-L-73784)
Act (No. 6 of 2006) to amend the Children Act (No. 7 of 1981) etc.

2006-04-07 (NOR-2006-L-73785)
Act (No. 7 of 2006) to amend the Child Insurance Act (No. 4 of 2002) etc.



2000-06-30NOR-2000-L-58301
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 58 of 2000) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) (independent earning rights to child birth and adoption benefits for fathers, etc).
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2000-07-14, Vol. 14, No. 58, pp. 1337-1344, ISSN: 0333-0753

Contains numerous amendments, including additional and repealed provisions, covering, inter alia, 14(4, and 6) (maternity and paternity benefits), 14(9) (benefit period for fathers), 14(14) (benefits in case of adoption), 14(17) (benefit period for adoptive mother), 14(18) (benefit period for adoptive father), and 14(19) (quotas for adoptive fathers compared to adoptive mothers).
Date of entry into force: 2000-07-01

Amended text(s):
1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).



2000-03-31NOR-2000-L-57148
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 17 of 2000) to amend the Act (No. 2 of 1946) respecting Children's Insurance.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 2000-04-17, Vol. 7, No. 17, pp. 673-674, ISSN: 0333-0753

Amends sections 1 (right to children's insurance) and 3 (payment rules).
Date of entry into force: 2000-05-01

Amended text(s):
1946-10-24 (NOR-1946-L-52496)
Act (No. 2 of 1946) respecting children's insurance.



1999-06-25NOR-1999-L-53745
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 44 of 1999) to amend the Act No. 41 of 26 June 1998 respecting cash family benefit to parents with young children and the National Insurance Act No. 19 of 28 February 1997.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1999-07-12, Vol. 13, No. 44, pp. 1529-1531, ISSN: 0333-0753

Amends section 7 (3, 4) (partial benefit in certain listed circumstances) of the Act No. 41 of 1998, and section 14 (benefits in case of birth or adoption) of the National Insurance Act.
Date of entry into force: 1999-08-01

Amended text(s):
1998-06-26 (NOR-1998-L-50590)
Act (No. 41 of 1998) respecting cash benefit to parents with young children.

1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).



1998-12-11NOR-1998-L-52186
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 70 of 1998) to amend the National Insurance Act (No.19 of 1997).
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1999-12-11, Vol. 22(1998), No. 70, pp. 1737-1740, ISSN: 0333-0753

Amends s. 14 (maternity and family benefit, benefits and leave in case of adoption).
Date of entry into force: 1999-01-01

Amended text(s):
1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).



1998-11-27NOR-1998-L-52185
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 69 of 1998) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and other Acts.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1998-12-23, Vol. 21, No. 69, pp. 1713-1716, ISSN: 0333-0753

Amends several provisions covering, inter alia, ss. 2 (5) (application of the Act to spouse and child abroad under specified conditions), 3 (2) (conditions applicable to spouse), 3 (26) (income to calculate family benefit), and 22-3a (additional family benefit) of the National Insurance Act. Contains a few amendments to other social security acts.

Amended text(s):
1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).



1998-06-26NOR-1998-L-50590
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 41 of 1998) respecting cash benefit to parents with young children.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1998-07-13, Vol. 11, No. 41, pp. 732-737, ISSN: 0333-0753
Unofficial English translation, , Lovdata, Norway (consulted on 2004-10-21)

Contains 26 sections covering, inter alia, objectives, conditions of benefit, children abroad, exceptions, amount and payment of benefit, duties of beneficiaries, handling of cases, administrative rules, and miscellaneous provisions. Includes amendments to the Kindergarten Act (No. 19 of 1995), including subsection 8a (municipalities' reporting duty). Unofficial translation available in English.
Date of entry into force: 1998-08-01

Amending text(s):
2006-06-16 (NOR-2006-L-74262)
The Labour and Welfare Administration Act (No. 20 of 2006).

2006-04-21 (NOR-2006-L-73787)
Act (No. 10 of 2006) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and several other acts.

2006-04-07 (NOR-2006-L-73785)
Act (No. 7 of 2006) to amend the Child Insurance Act (No. 4 of 2002) etc.

2005-06-17 (NOR-2005-L-70976)
Act (No. 66 of 2005) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and Act (No. 41 of 1998) respecting cash family benefit to small children's parents.

2004-07-02 (NOR-2004-L-68199)
Act (No. 58 of 2004) to amend Act (No. 41 of 1998) respecting cash benefit to parents with young children.

1999-06-25 (NOR-1999-L-53745)
Act (No. 44 of 1999) to amend the Act No. 41 of 26 June 1998 respecting cash family benefit to parents with young children and the National Insurance Act No. 19 of 28 February 1997.
Amended text(s):
1995-05-05 (NOR-1995-L-43536)
Act respecting child care facilities (the Kindergarten Act) (No. 19 of 1995).



1998-06-18NOR-1998-L-50589
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 39 of 1998) to amend the Act respecting children's insurance (No. 2 of 1946).
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1998-07-03, Vol. 10, No. 39, pp. 697-698, ISSN: 0333-0753

Amends ss. 3 (2) (maximum length of insurance period) and 8 (claim for child's insurance), and repeals s. 7.
Date of entry into force: 1998-09-01

Amended text(s):
1946-10-24 (NOR-1946-L-52496)
Act (No. 2 of 1946) respecting children's insurance.



1997-12-19NOR-1997-R-49247
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Provisions (No. 1429 of 1997) respecting period for transitional benefit to single mother or father.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1998-01-23, Vol. 28-1997, No. 1429, pp. 2491-2492, ISSN: 0333-0761

Contains two sections (determination of period under which single parent has received compensation).
Date of entry into force: 1998-01-01

Amending text(s):
2009-02-09 (NOR-2009-R-88388)
Ordinance (No. 155 of 2009) to amend Ordinance (No. 1429 of 1997) respecting period for transitional benefit to single mother or father.
Related text(s):
1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).



1997-06-19NOR-1997-L-48682
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act (No. 63 of 1997) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and the Act respecting worker protection and working environment (No. 4 of 1977).
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1997-07-09, Vol. 15, No. 63, pp. 1431-1432, ISSN: 0333-0761

Amends Act No. 4 of 1977: s. 32 (5) (right to parental leave). Amends Act No. 19 of 1997: s. 14 (14, 20) (child allowance to surviving parent).
Date of entry into force: 1997-06-19

Amended text(s):
1997-02-28 (NOR-1997-L-47496)
National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).

1977-02-04 (NOR-1977-L-13291)
Act (No. 4 of 1977) respecting worker protection and working environment (consolidation).



1995-05-05NOR-1995-L-43536
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act respecting child care facilities (the Kindergarten Act) (No. 19 of 1995).
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1995-05-31, No. 8, pp. 496-502, ISSN: 0333-0761

Prescribes the purpose, functions and organisation of child care facilities in the form of kindergartens. Includes amendments of other Acts and a repeal of the Act (No. 30 of 1975) respecting child care facilities.

Repealing text(s):
2005-06-17 (NOR-2005-L-70974)
Act (No. 64 of 2005) on day care institutions [Day Care Institution Act].
Amending text(s):
1998-06-26 (NOR-1998-L-50590)
Act (No. 41 of 1998) respecting cash benefit to parents with young children.

1995-12-01 (NOR-1995-R-43554)
Provisions respecting child care facilities in families (No. 942 of 1995).
Amended text(s):
1992-07-17 (NOR-1992-L-38405)
Act respecting child protection services (No. 100 of 1992)

1977-02-04 (NOR-1977-L-13291)
Act (No. 4 of 1977) respecting worker protection and working environment (consolidation).



1994-12-21NOR-1994-R-43515
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Provisions (No. 1160 of 1994) to amend Provisions respecting cash sickness benefits when a small child is ill (No. 1 of 1978).
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1994-01-17, No. 27, pp. 2128-2129, ISSN: 0333-0761

Amends ss. 1 (1-2) and 3 (required proof of illness). A medical certificate is normally required as of the fourth day of illness, but can, on certain conditions, be required earlier.
Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01

Amended text(s):
1978-06-14 (NOR-1978-R-12795)
Provisions as to payment of cash sickness benefit when a small child is ill.



1994-06-16NOR-1994-L-38006
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act to amend the Act (No. 9 of 1947) respecting measures to promote employment, the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) and the Act (No. 9 of 1966) respecting complaints to the Insurance Court (No. 17 of 1994)
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1994-07-08, No. 10, pp. 714-715

Amended text(s):
1990-12-21 (NOR-1990-L-31560)
National Insurance Act No. 12 of 17 June 1966 as amended through 21 December 1990.



1993-12-17NOR-1993-L-36478
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act to amend the Act (No. 2 of 1946) respecting children's insurance (No. 119 of 1993)
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1994-01-12, No. 21, pp. 1316-1317

Provides a children's allowance for the person caring for a child when one or both parents have died, the parents are divorced or separated, or the parents are not married and are not living together.
Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01

Amended text(s):
1946-10-24 (NOR-1946-L-52496)
Act (No. 2 of 1946) respecting children's insurance.



1991-11-22NOR-1991-L-32835
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966). (No. 77 of 22 November 1991)
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1991-12-13, No. 22, p. 767

This Act makes provisions in respect of amount of family benefit.

Amended text(s):
1990-12-21 (NOR-1990-L-31560)
National Insurance Act No. 12 of 17 June 1966 as amended through 21 December 1990.



1988-12-23NOR-1988-L-31562
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Family allowance Act No.2 of 24 October 1946 as amended through 23 December 1988.
Printed separately, 1991-01, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Oslo, p. 126-131

A person supporting a child who is under 16 and who is resident in the realm, shall be entitled to a family allowance.
Date of entry into force: 1946-10-01

Basic text(s):
1990-12-21 (NOR-1990-L-31560)
National Insurance Act No. 12 of 17 June 1966 as amended through 21 December 1990.



1988-01-11NOR-1988-L-6519
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Provisions to amend ss. 2 to 8 of the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) [LS 1970 - Nor. 1 (cons.)] respecting the conditions for obtaining benefits after the termination of the employment relationship. No. 160.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1988-03-17, No. 4, p. 91

Concerns the granting of sickness benefit and family allowance after employment has terminated.




1987-12-11NOR-1987-L-4802
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
An Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 1966) [LS 1970 - Nor. 1 (cons.)] and certain other Acts. No. 74.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1987-12-29, No. 25, p. 905-910

Amends several ss. respecting the manner of calculating sick days, verification of sickness, maximum number of sick days, etc. In addition, amends s. 32(1) of the Workers' Protection and Working Environment Act (No. 4 of 1977) [LS 1977 - Nor. 1] (respecting right to leave to care for a sick child, s. 4(2) of the Act (No. 4 of 1957), in respect to advance payment of child allowances (a minimum allowance shall be paid even though the final amount has not yet been determined).




1987-01-14NOR-1987-L-4154
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Provisions to amend the Provisions (of 9 April 1970) respecting granting allowances under the Act respecting children's insurance (No. 2 of 24 October 1946) [LS 1946-Nor. 7].
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1987-01-27, No. 14, p. 41

Amends s. 2 (gives extra allowance when the parents have not actually lived together for six months).




1986-12-12NOR-1986-L-4152
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970-Nor. 1 (cons.)], the Act respecting worker protection and working environment (No. 4 of 4 February 1977) [LS 1977-Nor. 1], the Act (No. 9 of 16 December 1966) respecting appeal to the Social Insurance Tribunal, and the Act (No. 2 of 24 October 1946) respecting family allowances [LS 1946-Nor. 7].
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1986-12-22, No. 64, p. 845-850

Amends several ss. in the above-mentioned Acts (the scope of application concerning unemployed persons and adopted children).

Amended text(s):
1977-02-04 (NOR-1977-L-13291)
Act (No. 4 of 1977) respecting worker protection and working environment (consolidation).

1966-06-17 (NOR-1966-L-34745)
National Insurance Act.



1983-12-09NOR-1983-L-233
Norway
Workers with family responsibilities
 
An Act to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 12 of 17 June 1966) [LS 1970 - Nor. 1 (consolidation), 1971 - Nor. 2] and certain other Acts. No. 71.
Norsk Lovtidend, Part I, 1983-12-29, N. 26, p. 962-970

Numerous amendments to the National Insurance Act; also amends, inter alia, ss. 5, 10 and 11 of the Act (No. 2 of 24 Oct. 1946: LS 1946 - Nor. 7) respecting family allowances.




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