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Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Collective agreement

Letter of Intent regarding a more inclusive working life - A working life with room for everyone. 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2022 (The IA Agreement).

Adoption: 2018-12-18 | NOR-2018-CA-109391

Letter of intent between the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO), the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO), the Confederation of Unions for Professionals (Unio), the Enterprise Federation of Norway (Virke), the Confederation of Vocational Unions (YS), the Employers' Association and the Federation of Norwegian Professional Associations (Akademikerne). The objective of the IA is to facilitate conditions to ensure that as many as possible can work as much as possible, as long as possible

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1780 of 2016) amending the Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2013) respecting financial contributions in labor market measures (Financial Contributions Measures Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1780 af 2016) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1286 af 2013) om tiltakspenger mv. (tiltakspengeforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2016-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2017-01-01 | NOR-2016-R-107208

Amends article 2 and 7 concerning provisions for participants in labor market measures.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1326 of 2016) on attempts concerning work trial at own employer after termination of a sickness benefit period. (Forskrift (Nr 1326 af 2016) om forsøk med arbeidsutprøving hos egen arbeidsgiver etter utløpet av sykepengeperioden.) -

Adoption: 2016-11-14 | Date of entry into force: 2016-11-15 | NOR-2016-R-107203

Contains 10 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Purpose.
Article 2: Scope.
Article 3: Persons that can participate in the trial.
Article 4: Follow-up.
Article 5: Duration.
Article 6: Benefit to participant.
Article 7: Occupational injury cover.
Article 8: Decision-making authority.
Article 9: Trial period.
Article 10: Entry into force.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1089 of 2016) amending the Ordinance (No. 1598 of 2015) concerning labor market initiatives (Initiative Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1089 af 2016) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1598 af 2015) om arbeidsmarkedstiltak.) -

Adoption: 2016-09-01 | Date of entry into force: 2016-10 | NOR-2016-R-107202

Amends article 7-2 concerning training, article 7-3 ss.3-6 concerning participants in labour market activities, article 7-4 ss.2 concerning training in the form of labor market courses and article 7-4 ss.4 concerning education in the form of ordinary education.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 653 of 2016) amending the Ordinance (No. 1598 of 2015) concerning labor market initiatives (Initiative Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 653 af 2016) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1598 af 2015) om arbeidsmarkedstiltak.) -

Adoption: 2016-06-13 | Date of entry into force: 2016-10-01 | NOR-2016-R-107161

Amends article 3 ss.7, 11 ss.2, 14 ss.8 (new heading) and 14 ss.8 p.1 concerning grants to organizers of initiatives, participants in labour market initiatives and inclusion grants.

Introduces a new chapter 13 on work-preparing training and a new article 15 p.4 concerning organizers of initiatives.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1829 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2013) respecting financial contributions in labor market measures (Financial Contributions Measures Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1829 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1286 af 2013) om tiltakspenger mv. (tiltakspengeforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2015-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-107153

Amends article 2 and 3 concerning determination of target groups in labor market measures that may receive contributions and measures in combination with child allowances.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1572 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift (Nr 1572 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1320 af 2008) om arbeidsrettede tiltak.) -

Adoption: 2015-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-102634

Amends various articles in chapter 1, 4, 11 and 12 concerning temporary employment, work practice in sheltered workshops, qualification of labor market business and grants.

Repeals chapter 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1598 of 2015) concerning labor market initiatives (Initiative Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1598 af 2015) om arbeidsmarkedstiltak (tiltaksforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2015-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-102635

Contains 15 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Clarification.
Chapter 3: Labour training.
Chapter 4: Follow-up.
Chapter 5: Mentor.
Chapter 6: Function assistance in the workplace.
Chapter 7: Training.
Chapter 8: Corporate training.
Chapter 9: Temporary wage subsidies.
Chapter 10: Sustained wage subsidies.
Chapter 11: Inclusion grants.
Chapter 12: Work-oriented rehabilitation.
Chapter 13: Labour preparatory training.
Chapter 14: Permanent adapted work.
Chapter 15: Entry into force and transitional rules.

Ordinance (No. 1526 of 2016) amending the Ordinance (No. 1598 of 2015) concerning labor market initiatives (Initiative Ordinance) repeales article 7-3 ss.6 p.2.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 868 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift (Nr 868 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1320 af 2008) om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv.) -

Adoption: 2015-07-02 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-102627

Amends article 7-4 p.1 concerning supplementary grants.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 876 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2013) respecting financial contributions in labor market measures (Financial Contributions Measures Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 876 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1286 af 2013) om tiltakspenger mv. (tiltakspengeforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2015-07-02 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-102628

Amends articles 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 and 10 concerning financial contributions for participants in some specific labor market initiatives.

Repeals articles 4 and 7 ss.3.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1466 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift (Nr 1466 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv.) -

Adoption: 2014-11-26 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2014-R-99001

Introduces a new article 1-13, a new article 8-2 ss.2, a new article 9-4 ss.4 concerning support for the support according to the group exemption Regulation, grants during training and maximum annual grant.

Amends article 8-2, article 4-8 ss.2, article 8-5, article 8-8, article 6-9, article 9A-5, article 12A-4 and article 12B-4 concerning definitions, grants during training, amount of support and support according to the group exemption Regulation.

Repeals article 7.1 ss.2, article 7.4 ss.2, article 12A-2 ss.3-ss.4, 12B-2 ss.5-ss.6.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1471 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 1418 of 2012) concerning initiative with work assessment allowance as wage subsidies. (Forskrift (Nr 1471 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om forsøk med arbeidsavklaringspenger som lønnstilskudd.) -

Adoption: 2014-11-26 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2014-R-99002

Amends article 8 ss.4 b and article 9 concerning support and support for according to the general group exemption Regulation.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1314 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives and the Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2013) respecting financial contributions in labor market measures (Financial Contributions Measures Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1314 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv. og forskrift om tiltakspenger mv.) -

Adoption: 2014-10-17 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2014-R-98989

Amends various articles and regulations in the following Ordinances:

- Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2013) respecting financial contributions in labor market initiatives (Financial Contributions Initiatives Ordinance).
- Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 951 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 1671 of 2003) respecting integration contributions. (Forskrift (Nr 951 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om tilretteleggingstilskudd.) -

Adoption: 2014-07-04 | Date of entry into force: 2014-09-01 | NOR-2014-R-98984

Amends the title of the Ordinance, article 1, article 2, article 3, article 4, article 5, article 6, article 7 concerning purposes, provisions respecting the grant, powers of decision and right of appeal, controls and sanctions.
 
Repeals article 8 (whereas the present article 9 becomes a new article 8).

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1510 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives and repealing Ordinance (No. 1609 of 2001) on subsidies for job creation projects and the Ordinance (No. 1363 of 2011) concerning efforts within functional assistance in the workplace. (Forskrift (Nr 1510 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv., oppheving av forskrift om tilskudd til jobbskapingsprosjekter og oppheving av forskrift om forsøk med funksjonsassistanse i arbeidslivet.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-97476

Amends various articles in the following ordinance:

- Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives.

Repeals the following ordinances:

- Ordinance (No. 1609 of 2001) on subsidies for job creation projects.
- Ordinance (No. 1363 of 2011) concerning efforts within functional assistance in the workplace.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1511 of 2013) amending Ordinance (No. 1362 of 2011) concerning efforts with facilitation support for the recruitment of job seekers with reduced work ability. (Forskrift (Nr 1511 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om forsøk med tilretteleggingstilskudd for rekruttering av arbeidssøkere med nedsatt arbeidsevne.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-97477

Amends article 8 ss.2 concerning the termination date of the initiative (2014-12-31).

Repeals article 7.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1362 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1671 of 2003) respecting integration contributions. (Forskrift (Nr 1362 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om tilretteleggingstilskudd.) -

Adoption: 2013-11-27 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-97473

Amends article 3 ss.1, article 4 ss.3 and article 5 concerning persons entitled to contributions and the calculation of the contribution amount.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1332 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2013) respecting financial contributions in labor market measures (Financial Contributions Measures Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1332 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om tiltakspenger mv.) -

Adoption: 2013-11-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-97471

Amends article 7 ss. 1 concerning limitations in the application of the Ordinance.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1340 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 350 of 2013) concerning financial contributions for participants in labour market initiatives arranged by the Labour and Welfare Administration. (Forskrift (Nr 1340 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om stønad til deltakere i forsøk med utvidet avklaring og oppfølging som tiltak i regi av Arbeids- og velferdsetaten.) -

Adoption: 2013-11-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-97472

Amends article 1 concerning provisions for receiving financial contributions during participation in labour market initiatives arranged by the Labour and Welfare Administration.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2013) respecting financial contributions in labor market initiatives (Financial Contributions Initiatives Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1286 av 2013) om tiltakspenger mv. (tiltakspengeforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2013-11-04 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-97470

Contains 12 articles providing for regulations concerning financial contributions for participants in some specific labor market initiatives.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 982 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1418 of 2012) concerning initiative with work assessment allowance as wage subsidies. (Forskrift (Nr 982 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om forsøk med arbeidsavklaringspenger som lønnstilskudd.) -

Adoption: 2013-08-15 | Date of entry into force: 2013-08-15 | NOR-2013-R-97469

Amends article 4 ss.1 concerning participation in the initiative in a full- or a part-time position.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Law, Act

Act (No. 61 of 2013) prohibiting discrimination on grounds of disability (Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act). (Lov (Nr 61 av 2013) om forbud mot diskriminering på grunn av nedsatt funksjonsevne (diskriminerings- og tilgjengelighetsloven).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97447

Contains 7 chapters and 35 articles concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Purpose and scope (articles 1-4).
Chapter 2: Prohibition against discrimination (articles 5-12).
Chapter 3: Universal terms and individual adaptation (articles 13-17).
Chapter 4: Active promotion of equality (articles 18-20).
Chapter 5: Supplementary regulations related to employment (articles 21-27).
Chapter 6: Enforcement, burden of proof and responses (articles 28-32).
Chapter 7: Entry into force and amendments to other acts (articles 33-35).

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 350 of 2013) concerning financial contributions for participants in labour market initiatives arranged by the Labour and Welfare Administration. (Forskrift (Nr 350 av 2013) om stønad til deltakere i forsøk med utvidet avklaring og oppfølging som tiltak i regi av Arbeids- og velferdsetaten.) -

Adoption: 2013-04-03 | Date of entry into force: 2013-04-03 | NOR-2013-R-97462

Contains 3 articles concerning provisions for receiving financial contributions during participation in labour market initiatives arranged by the Labour and Welfare Administration. The initiatives includes extended confirmation obligations and follow-up measures.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 264 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift (Nr 264 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv.) -

Adoption: 2013-03-10 | Date of entry into force: 2013-03-10 | NOR-2013-R-97459

Introduces a new chapter 12a (Contributions to the creation of new initiatives positions) and a new chapter 12b (Grants for technical adaptation).

Amends chapter 12 (title) and article 12-1 concerning grants for restructuring.

Repeals article 12-2, 12-3 and 12-5 ss.2.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 33 of 2013) on subcontracting from manpower firms. (Forskrift (Nr 33 av 2013) om innleie fra bemanningsforetak.) -

Adoption: 2013-01-11 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-11 | NOR-2013-R-97456

Contains 3 chapters and 3 articles concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Working Act (No. 62 of 2005) and hiring manpower to activities without employees.
Chapter 2: Confidentiality etc. in connection with the equal treatment rules. Penalties.
Chapter 3: Entry into force.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1418 of 2012) concerning initiative with work assessment allowance as wage subsidies. (Forskrift (Nr 1418 av 2012) om forsøk med arbeidsavklaringspenger som lønnstilskudd.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2012-R-94428

Contains 11 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Purpose.
Article 2: Scope.
Article 3: Target groups.
Article 4: Expanded access to temporary employment.
Article 5: Follow-up.
Article 6: Duration.
Article 7: Calculation of benefits for participants.
Article 8: Contributions to employers.
Article 9: Support according to the general block exemption regulation.
Article 10: Decision authority, manual etc.
Article 11: Period of the initiative.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 977 of 2007) amending the Ordinance (No. 318 of 1997) respecting assistance for means etc., to improve worker's capacity at the workplace and in daily life, as well as to rebuild machinery at the workplace. (Forskrift (Nr 977 av 2007) om endring i forskrift (Nr 318 av 1997) om stønad til hjelpemidler mv til bedring av funksjonsevnen i arbeidslivet og i dagliglivet og til ombygging av maskiner på arbeidsplassen.) -

Adoption: 2012-08-17 | NOR-2012-R-94422

Amends article 9 concerning eligibility for benefits and possible overlapping with other legislation.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 736 of 2012) amending the Ordinance (No. 152 of 2010) on benefits during rehabilitation to return to work. (Forskrift (Nr 736 av 2012) om endring i forskrift (Nr 152 av 2010) om arbeidsavklaringspenger.) -

Adoption: 2012-07-02 | Date of entry into force: 2012-07-02 | NOR-2012-R-94419

Amends article 18 and 22 p.1 p.2 concerning the calculation of benefits during rehabilitation to return to work for persons covered by the EEA Agreements.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - 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 - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - 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 - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - 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 - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - 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 - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - 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 - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - 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 - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - 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 - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - 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 - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - 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 - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - 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 - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Law, Act

Ordinance (No. 110 of 2011) repealing of various regulations related to the labour market area. (Forskrift om oppheving av diverse forskrifter på det arbeidsmarkedspolitiske området) -

Adoption: 2011-02-03 | NOR-2011-L-89875

Amends the following Ordinances:
- Ordinance (No. 887 of 1998) on transitional rules in connection with the new provisions in the National Insurance Act, Chapter 4 is repealed.
- Ordinance (No. 1754 of 2003) on transitional rules relating to changes in the National Insurance Act Chapter 4 and 11 and changes in the payment of wages Act is repealed.
- Ordinance (No. 720 of 2005) on transitional rules in connection with changes in the Insurance Act Chapter 4 from 1 July 2005 is repealed.
- Ordinance (No. 854 of 2006) on transitional rules in connection with the introduction of additional holiday under the National Insurance Act § 4-14 and § 8-49of 1 July 2006 is repealed.
- Ordinance (No. 925 of 2006) on transitional arrangements for the collection etc. at the National Collection Agency of excess benefits paid for labor law and under the National Insurance Act, sections 4 and 11 is repealed.
- Ordinance (No. 997 of 2007) on experiments with state funding of educational leave/substitute positions is repealed.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1462 of 2010) on Individual Plans in the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration. (Forskrift (Nr 1462 av 2010) om individuell plan i arbeids- og velferdsforvaltningen.) -

Adoption: 2010-11-19 | Date of entry into force: 2010-11-19 | NOR-2010-R-89094

Provides for regulations concerning individual plans to be elaborated in accordance with provisions in the Act (No. 131 of 2009) on Social Services in the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration and in the Labour and Welfare Administration Act (No. 20 of 2006).

Introduces 11 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Scope.
Article 2: Purpose.
Article 3: Definitions.
Article 4: Service recipient rights.
Article 5: Consent.
Article 6: Responsibility for elaboration of the individual plans.
Article 7: The content of the individual plan.
Article 8: The implementation of the individual plan.
Article 9: Confidentiality.
Article 10: Appeals.
Article 11: Entry into force.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 236 of 2010) amending various ordinances respecting the introduction of labour rehabilitation benefits. (Forskrift (Nr 236 av 2010) om endring i enkelte forskrifter i forbindelse med innføring av arbeidsavklaringspenger.) -

Adoption: 2010-02-23 | Date of entry into force: 2010-03-01 | NOR-2010-R-89107

Amends article 1 s.1 and s.2 (calculation of pension qualifying income) in the Ordinance (No. 202 of 1997) on the determination of pension income for the year preceding the year in which members are entitled to a social insurance benefits.

Amends article 4 (calculation of estimated annual income) in the Ordinance (No. 210 of 1997) respecting voluntary occupational accident insurance for the self-employed.

Amends article 1 p.2 (basis of calculation) in the Ordinance (No. 270 of 1997) respecting the reimbursement of insurance benefits related to occupational accident or disease.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 155 of 2010) amending the Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift (Nr 155 av 2010) om endring i forskrift om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv.) -

Adoption: 2010-02-11 | Date of entry into force: 2010-03-01 | NOR-2010-R-89126

Amends article 4.1. p.2 concerning training of laid-off and dismissed apprentices and trainees.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2009) to amend Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift om endring i forskrift om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv.) -

Adoption: 2009-10-29 | Date of entry into force: 2009-10-29 | NOR-2009-R-88450

Amends Chapter 8, section 5, concerning additional subsidies for certain enterprises and when the training is targeted at particularly vulnerable workers.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1195 of 2009) to amend Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift om endring i forskrift om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv.) -

Adoption: 2009-09-15 | Date of entry into force: 2009-10-01 | NOR-2009-R-88449

Amends chapter 8 concerning requirements, subsidies, duration etc. of internal vocational training in enterprises.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Law, Act

Act (No. 33 of 2009) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and other acts. (Lov om endring i folketrygdloven (tidsbegrenset uførestønad)) -

Adoption: 2009-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-05 | NOR-2009-L-88415

Amends article 12 concerning time-limited disability benefits or pension during an ongoing disability assessment.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 379 of 2009) to amend the Rehabilitation Benefits Ordinance (No. 591 of 1997). (Forskrift (Nr 379 av 2009) om endring i forskrift (Nr 591 av 1997) om rehabiliteringspenger.) -

Adoption: 2009-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 2009-03-30 | NOR-2009-R-88391

Amends article 7a concerning the right to rehabilitation benefits while waiting for a disability assessment.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 35 of 2009) to amend Ordinance (No. 1079 of 2001) on benefits during rehabilitation to return to work. (Forskrift (Nr 35 av 2009) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1079 av 2001) om ytelser under yrkesrettet attføring.) -

Adoption: 2009-01-12 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-12 | NOR-2009-R-88385

Amends article 2 concerning coverage of additional costs for education material due to disability.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1474 of 2008) to amend Ordinance (No. 1320 of 2008) on employment promotion initiatives. (Forskrift om endring i forskrift om arbeidsrettede tiltak mv.) -

Adoption: 2008-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | NOR-2008-R-88370

Amends chapters 2-3 and 14 concerning rehabilitation for return to work, and subsidies for vocational training materials.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1542 of 2007) amending the Ordinance (No. 318 of 1997) respecting assistance for means etc., to improve worker's capacity at the workplace and in daily life, as well as to rebuild machinery at the workplace.

Adoption: 2007-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2007-12-21 | NOR-2007-R-80015

Amends section 2, respecting compensation for reduced vision.

Norway - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 689 of 2007) amending the Ordinance (No. 318 of 1997) respecting assistance for means etc, to improve employee's capacity at the workplace and in daily life, as well as to rebuild machinery at the workplace.

Adoption: 2007-06-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-06-26 | NOR-2007-R-79993

Amends section 6 respecting training for persons with hearing or visual disabilities.