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Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Act (No. 105 of 2016) amending the Act (No. 131 of 2009) on Social Services in the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration, the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other acts. (Lov (Nr 105 af 2016) om endringer i sosialtjenesteloven (Nr 131 of 2009), folketrygdloven (Nr 19 af 1997) og enkelte andre lover.) -

Adoption: 2016-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2017-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2016-12-20 | NOR-2016-R-107207

Amends various articles in the following Acts (activity obligation for young recipients of maintenance payment, etc.):

- Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund.
- Act (No. 11 of 1953) on pension schemes for pharmacy business, etc.
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 1 of 1999) respecting pension for accompanying spouse of person employed in the foreign service.
- Act (No. 131 of 2009) on Social Services in the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration.
- Act (No. 20 of 2015) amending the Working Environment Act (No. 62 of 2005) and the Act (No. 131 of 2009) on Social Services in the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 853 of 2016) amending the Ordinance (No. 1810 of 2009) on Old Age Pension in the National Insurance. (Forskrift (Nr 853 af 2016) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1810 af 2009) om alderspensjon i folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2016-06-30 | Date of entry into force: 2016-09-01 | NOR-2016-R-107201

Amends article 11-1 concerning scope of the ordinance.

Introduces new articles 11-6a, 11-9 and 11-10 concerning the conversion of old age pension, increase in basic pension for married and cohabiting retirees and the new heading "Persons born after 1944" to be inserted after the new article 11-9 and before the new article 11-10.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 829 of 2016) amending the Ordinance (No. 890 of 1998) respecting daily cash benefit during unemployment. (Forskrift (Nr 829 af 2016) om endring i forskrift (Nr 890 af 1998) om dagpenger under arbeidsløshet.) -

Adoption: 2016-06-27 | Date of entry into force: 2016-07-01 | NOR-2016-R-107194

Amends article 4-3 ss.2c concerning short-term education or training equivalent to a maximum of three months education, article 4-3 ss.2d concerning education in Norwegian language and social knowledge for adult immigrants, article 5-1 ss.2 concerning benefits that can be given in a developmental phase of up to eight months and/or a start-up phase of up to four months and article 6-7 ss.1 concerning the maximum benefit period.

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Act (No. 25 of 2016) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997), the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund and certain other acts. (Lov (Nr 25 af 2016) om endringer i folketrygdloven (Nr 19 of 1997), lov om Statens pensjonskasse (Nr 26 af 1949) og enkelte andre lover (økt minste pensjonsnivå til enslige alderspensjonister og andre endringer).) -

Adoption: 2016-06-17 | Date of entry into force: 2017-02-01 | NOR-2016-L-107147

Amends various articles in the following acts (increased minimum pension level for single retirement pensioners and other changes):

- Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund.
- Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits.
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- Act (No. 24 of 1980) on Equality Management (Equality Act).
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 21 of 2005) respecting supplementary assistance to persons with short time of residence in Norway.
- Act (No. 28 of 2010) respecting pension settled by collective agreements for members of the State pension fund.

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Act (No. 19 of 2016) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Lov (Nr 19 af 2016) om endringar i folketrygdlova (Nr 19 af 1997).) -

Adoption: 2016-06-03 | Date of entry into force: 2016-07-01 | NOR-2016-L-107160

Amends Article 11 ss.6 regarding the need for assistance to obtain or retain work.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 528 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 1602 of 2014) on disability benefits from the National Insurance Scheme. (Forskrift (Nr 528 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1602 af 2014) om uføretrygd fra folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2016-05-26 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2016-R-107158

Amends article 7 p.6 concerning the conversion of disability pension to disability benefits.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 529 of 2016) on increased calculation basis for married and cohabiting disabled persons receiving disability benefits converted from disability pension. (Forskrift (Nr 529 af 2016) om økt beregningsgrunnlag for gifte og samboende uføretrygdede som mottar en uføretrygd omregnet fra uførepensjon.) -

Adoption: 2016-05-26 | Date of entry into force: 2016-09-01 | NOR-2016-R-107159

Contains 4 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Scope.
Article 2: Social security benefits.
Article 3: Increase of calculation basis.
Article 4: Entry into force.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 442 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 890 of 1998) respecting daily cash benefit during unemployment. (Forskrift (Nr 442 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 890 af 1998) om dagpenger under arbeidsløshet.) -

Adoption: 2016-04-29 | Date of entry into force: 2016-05-01 | NOR-2016-R-107156

Amends article 4 ss.3 concerning education or training, participation in labor market measures.

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Ordinance (No. 53 of 2016) amending the Ordinance (No. 648 of 2014) concerning benefits for travels related to employment and education. (Forskrift (Nr 53 af 2016) om endring i forskrift (Nr 648 af 2014) om stønad til arbeids- og utdanningsreiser.) -

Adoption: 2016-01-20 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-20 | NOR-2016-R-107154

Amends article 5 ss.1e concerning persons receiving full living allowance under the National Insurance Act.

Introduces a new article 5 p.3 concerning persons receiving full retirement pension under the National Insurance Act.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1817 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 890 of 1998) respecting daily cash benefit during unemployment. (Forskrift (Nr 1817 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 890 af 1998) om dagpenger under arbeidsløshet.) -

Adoption: 2015-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-107149

Introduces a new article 1-5 concerning vacation travels abroad and amends article 6-8 ss. 1-b concerning regulations for labor market activities.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1826 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 867 of 2015) concerning benefits to cover expenses related to getting or keeping employment (additional benefit ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1826 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 867 af 2015) om stønader til dekning av utgifter knyttet til å komme i eller å beholde arbeid.) -

Adoption: 2015-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-107151

Amends article 5 ss.2, 9 ss.1, article 11 ss.1, article 11 ss.2 and article 13 ss.1 concerning the use of means of transport, actual costs covered by benefits, benefits for supervision of children, benefits for supervision of other family members and benefits for learning materials.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No 1827 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 648 of 2014) concerning benefits for travels related to employment and education. (Forskrift (Nr 1827 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 648 af 2014) om stønad til arbeids- og utdanningsreiser.) -

Adoption: 2015-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-107152

Amends article 5 ss.1d and article 5 ss.2 concerning persons participating in temporary or permanent wage subsidies and persons receiving sickness benefits.

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Act (No. 103 of 2015) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 103 av 2015) om endringer i folketrygdloven og enkelte andre lover.) -

Adoption: 2015-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2015-L-102002

Amends various articles in the following Acts (increase in the basic pension for married and cohabiting pensioners):

- Act (No. 24 of 2014) amending the National Insurance Act, the National Pension Fund and certain other Acts.
- Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1739 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 1602 of 2014) on disability benefits from the National Insurance Scheme. (Forskrift (Nr 1739 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 1602 af 2014) om uføretrygd fra folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2015-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-102636

Amends various articles in chapter 3, 4 and 5 concerning child supplement and after settlement process.

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Act (No. 103 of 2015) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other acts. (Lov (Nr 103 af 2015) om endringer i folketrygdloven (Nr 19 af 1997) og enkelte andre lover (økning i grunnpensjon til gifte og samboende pensjonister og andre endringer).) -

Adoption: 2015-12-15 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2016-09-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2015-12-18 | NOR-2015-L-102632

Amends various articles in the following Acts (increase in basic pension for married and cohabiting pensioners and other amendments):

- Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund.
- Act (No. 11 of 1953) concerning pension for pharmacy operations.
- Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits.
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- Act (No. 58 of 1993) relating to General Application of Collective Agreements (General Application Act).
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 21 of 2005) respecting supplementary assistance to persons with short time of residence in Norway.
- Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act).
- Act (No. 74 of 2014) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1339 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 867 of 2015) concerning benefits to cover expenses related to getting or keeping employment (additional benefit ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1339 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 867 af 2015) om stønader til dekning av utgifter knyttet til å komme i eller å beholde arbeid (tilleggsstønadsforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2015-11-21 | Date of entry into force: 2015-11-21 | NOR-2015-R-102631

Amends article 18 ss.1 concerning recipients of benefits to cover expenses related to getting or keeping employment.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1052 of 2015) amending the Ordinance (No. 890 of 1998) respecting daily cash benefit during unemployment. (Forskrift (Nr 1052 af 2015) om endring i forskrift (Nr 890 af 1998) om dagpenger under arbeidsløshet.) -

Adoption: 2015-09-08 | Date of entry into force: 2015-10-01 | NOR-2015-R-102629

Amends article 4-3 ss.4a concerning regulations for receiving daily cash benefit during unemployment.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 867 of 2015) concerning benefits to cover expenses related to getting or keeping employment (additional benefit ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 867 af 2015) om stønader til dekning av utgifter knyttet til å komme i eller å beholde arbeid (tilleggsstønadsforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2015-07-02 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-R-102626

Contains 18 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Conditions for benefits.
Article 2: Definition of measures.
Article 3: Benefits for travel for participants within measures and vocational assessment.
Article 4: Benefits to travel to promote geographic mobility.
Article 5: Calculation of benefits to travel.
Article 6: Benefits for relocation.
Article 7: Calculation of benefits for relocation.
Article 8: Benefits for housing and accommodation.
Article 9: Calculation of benefits for housing and accommodation.
Article 10: Benefits to care for children and other family members.
Article 11: Calculation of benefits to care for children and other family members.
Article 12: Benefits for learning materials.
Article 13: Calculation of benefits for learning materials.
Article 14: Absence of determined activity.
Article 15: Filing claims.
Article 16: Appeals.
Article 17: Entry into force.
Article 18: Transitional provisions.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 810 of 2015) 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 810 av 2015) 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: 2015-06-29 | Date of entry into force: 2015-07-01 | NOR-2015-R-102509

Introduces a new article 2-7 concerning grants for housing adaptation (whereas the present articles 7-10 becomes new articles 8-11).

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Act (No. 41 of 2015) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Lov (Nr 41 av 2015) om endringer i folketrygdloven (No. 19 of 1997) (midlertidig gjenlevendetillegg til ny alderspensjon).) -

Adoption: 2015-06-19 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | NOR-2015-L-102467

Amends various articles in the Act concerning temporary survivors additional complement to new retirement pension.

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Ordinance (No. 710 of 2015) concerning accrual of pension rights in statutory public pension scheme for persons with a temporary disability pension and disability pension. (Forskrift (Nr 710 av 2015) om opptjening av pensjonsrettigheter i lovfestet offentlig tjenestepensjonsordning for personer som har midlertidig uførepensjon og uførepensjon.) -

Adoption: 2015-06-19 | Date of entry into force: 2015-06-19 | NOR-2015-R-102469

Contains 3 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Scope of application.
Article 2: Earning of pension rights.
Article 3: Entry into force.

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Act (No. 73 of 2014) amending the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund, the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 73 av 2014) om endringer i lov om Statens pensjonskasse, folketrygdloven og i enkelte andre lover (justeringer i reglene om uføretrygd og ny uførepensjonsordning i offentlig tjenestepensjon mv.)) -

Adoption: 2014-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2014-L-98938

Amends various articles and regulations in the following Acts (adjustments to the rules on disability benefits and new disability pension system in public service, etc.):

- Act (No. 7 of 1948) respecting Pension Insurance for Seafarers.
- Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund.
- Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits.
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 5 of 2010) on state subsidies from early retirement schemes to employees within the private sector (AFP subsidies Act).
- Act (No. 59 of 2011) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) (new disability benefits and retirement pension for disabled persons).

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Act (No. 74 of 2014) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 74 av 2014) om endringar i folketrygdlova og einskilde andre lover.) -

Adoption: 2014-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2014-12-19 | Date of partial entry into force: 2016-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2014-L-99004

Amends various articles in the following Acts:

- Act (No. 24 of 2014) amending the National Insurance Act, the National Pension Fund and certain other Acts.
- Act (No. 59 of 2011) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997)
- Act (No. 20 of 2006) on Labour and Welfare Administration.
- Act (No. 21 of 2005) respecting supplementary assistance to persons with short time of residence in Norway.
- Act (No. 2 of 1989) on advance maintenance.
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 59 of 1984) creditors recovery.
- Act (No. 58 of 1984) on debt negotiation and bankruptcy.

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Ordinance (No. 1773 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 1810 of 2009) on Old Age Pension in the National Insurance. (Forskrift (Nr 1773 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om alderspensjon i folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2014-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | NOR-2014-R-99005

Introduces a new article 4.9 ss.2 concerning guarantee supplement.

Amends chapter 2 (title), article 2-5 ss.2-ss.3, Part III (title), article 7-2, article 5-3 ss.1 p.3, chapter 4 p.3 (title) 4-7 ss.1, chapter 5 (title), article 2-5, article 5-3, article 4-5, article 5-5 ss.1 p.2, article 5-7, article 5-8 ss.1 p.2, article 9-5, article 5-10 ss.2 p.2, article 6-4 ss.1 c, article 6-7, article 9-2 ss.1, article 5-9, article 10-4 ss.2, article 10-5 ss.1 p.3, article 11-7 ss.2 c concerning pension earnings, calculation of minimum pension levels and addition to the pension, scope, calculation and recalculation of pensions for occupational injuries.

Repeals article 1.5 ss.2, article 5.5 ss.2 (whereas the present article 5-5 ss.3 becomes a new ss.2).

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Ordinance (No. 1602 of 2014) on disability benefits from the National Insurance Scheme. (Forskrift (Nr 1602 av 2014) om uføretrygd fra folketrygden.) -

Adoption: 2014-12-05 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2014-R-99003

Contains 9 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Income before and after disability.
Chapter 3: Reduction of disability benefits because of income.
Chapter 4: Retrospect settlement.
Chapter 5: Child supplement.
Chapter 6: Calculation of disability benefits for occupational injuries.
Chapter 7: Specific provisions for people receiving disability pension converted into disability benefits.
Chapter 8: Pension score and pension for tax year 2014.
Chapter 9: Entry into force.

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Act (No. 23 of 2014) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 23 av 2014) om endringer i folketrygdloven og i skattelovgivningen mv. (tilpasning til a-ordningen).) -

Adoption: 2014-06-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-06-20 | NOR-2014-L-98977

Amends various articles in the following acts (adaptation to new reporting scheme for employers and others with data disclosure obligations):

- Act (No. 24 of 1980) on Tax Administration.
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No 14 of 1999) on tax on wealth and income.
- Act (No 73 of 2004) on book keeping.
- Act (No 67 of 2005) on payment and collection of taxes and duties.
- Act (No. 43 of 2012) on employer reporting of employment and income conditions.

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Act (No. 24 of 2014) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997), the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 24 av 2014) om endringer i folketrygdloven, lov om Statens pensjonskasse og enkelte andre lover (tilpasninger til ny uføretrygd i folketrygden og ny uførepensjonsordning for offentlig tjenestepensjon).) -

Adoption: 2014-06-20 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2014-L-98979

Amends various articles in the following acts (adaptation to new disability pensions in the national pension scheme and new disability pension scheme for public service pensions):

- Act (No. 5 of 2014) amending the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund and certain other Acts.
- Act (No. 59 of 2011) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) (new disability benefits and retirement pension for disabled persons).
- Ordinance (No. 1497 of 2010) on State subsidies according to the AFP subsidies Act (No. 5 of 2010) Chapter 4.
- Act (No. 28 of 2010) contractual pension for members of the state pension.
- Act (No. 5 of 2010) on government subsidies to workers taking early retirement in the private sector.
- Act (No. 131 of 2009) on Social Services in the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration.
- Act (No. 21 of 2005) respecting supplementary assistance to persons with short time of residence in Norway.
- Act (No. 80 of 2003) respecting introduction provided to newly arrived immigrants' and their learning of Norwegian (Introduction Act).
- Act (No. 99 of 1997) to amend the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts.
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 64 of 1994) on solving rights.
- Act (No. 24 of 1980) on tax administration.
- Act (No. 58 of 1974) about inheritance and heir rights.
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- Law (No. 10 of 1958) respecting occupational injuries insurance.
- Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits.
- Act (No. 12 of 1957) respecting fishermen's pension insurance.
- Act (No. 3 of 1954) on benefits for war injuries of the person.
- Act (No. 11 of 1953) concerning pension scheme for pharmacy operations, etc.
- Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund.
- Act (No. 7 of 1948) respecting Pension Insurance for Seafarers.
- Act (No. 22 of 1946) on war pension for home strength personnel and civilians.
- Act (No. 21 of 1946) on war pension for military personnel.

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Act (No. 26 of 2014) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and the Working Environment Act (No. 62 of 2005). (Lov (Nr 26 av 2014) om endringer i arbeidsmiljøloven og folketrygdloven (forenkling av regelverket om oppfølging av sykmeldte arbeidstakere)) -

Adoption: 2014-06-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-07-01 | NOR-2014-L-98983

Amends various articles in the following acts (simplification of rules on following-up of workers on sick leave):

- Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act).
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).

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Ordinance (No. 648 of 2014) concerning benefits for travels related to employment and education. (Forskrift (Nr 648 av 2014) om stønad til arbeids- og utdanningsreiser.) -

Adoption: 2014-05-16 | Date of entry into force: 2014-09-01 | NOR-2014-R-98974

Contains 8 articles concerning benefit to employment and educational travel to support persons with displacing difficulties because of disabilities to perform regular employment or undertake vocational education.

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Ordinance (No. 259 of 2014) amending certain Ordinances as a result of the adoption of the Act (No. 30 of 2011) on Municipal Health Services (The Health Care Act). (Forskrift (Nr 259 av 2014) om endring i enkelte forskrifter som følge av vedtagelsen av helse- og omsorgstjenesteloven.) -

Adoption: 2014-03-10 | Date of entry into force: 2014-03-10 | NOR-2014-R-98965

Amends various articles in the following ordinances:

- Ordinance (No. 204 of 1997) concerning recognition of pension (care points) for care for a sick, a disabled or old person.
- Ordinance (No. 323 of 2007) about the activities and responsibilities of technical tools centers.
- Ordinance (No. 890 of 1998) concerning daily cash benefit during unemployment.
- Ordinance (No. 294 of 2007) concerning the settlement of disputes between Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration and the municipalities according to the Labour and Welfare Administration Act.
- Ordinance (No. 1810 of 2009) on Old Age Pension in the National Insurance.

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Act (No. 5 of 2014) amending the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 5 av 2014) om endringer i lov om Statens pensjonskasse og enkelte andre lover (ny uførepensjonsordning).) -

Adoption: 2014-03-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2014-L-98963

Amends various articles in the following acts (adaption to a new disability pension scheme):

- Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund.
- Act (No. 11 of 1953) on pension scheme for pharmacy operations, etc.
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- Act (No. 60 of 2011) on pension scheme for members of parliament and government officials (parliamentary and government pension act).

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Ordinance (No. 241 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 152 of 2010) on benefits during rehabilitation to return to work. (Forskrift (Nr 241 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om arbeidsavklaringspenger.) -

Adoption: 2014-03-01 | Date of entry into force: 2014-03-01 | NOR-2014-R-98964

Introduces a new article 2 concerning the calculation of the four year period (whereas the present article 2 becomes a new article 2a with the title concerning extension of the benefit period in special cases).

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Ordinance (No. 82 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 890 of 1998) respecting daily cash benefit during unemployment. (Forskrift (Nr 82 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om dagpenger under arbeidsløshet.) -

Adoption: 2014-01-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-02-03 | NOR-2014-R-98945

Introduces a new article 6.1 concerning conditions to receive unemployment benefits during layoff (whereas the present article 6-1 becomes a new article 6-2, article 2.6 becomes a new article 3.6, etc.).

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Act (No. 106 of 2013) on occupational pensions (Occupational Pensions Act). (Lov (Nr 106 av 2013) om tjenestepensjon (tjenestepensjonsloven).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97451

Contains 8 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Scope and definitions (articles 1-1 - 1-3).
Chapter 2: Creation of pension schemes (articles 2-1 - 2-12).
Chapter 3: Membership of the pension scheme (articles 3-1 - 3-8).
Chapter 4: Age pension (articles 4-1 - 4-17).
Chapter 5: The pension scheme assets (articles 5-1 - 5-12).
Chapter 6: Termination of Membership. Pension certificate (articles 6-1 - 6-10).
Chapter 7: Corporate conditions. Merging, splitting and termination of enterprises. Liquidation and conversion of pension scheme etc. (articles 7-1 - 7-7).
Chapter 8: Final provisions (articles 8-1 - 8-2).

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Act (No. 115 of 2013) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Lov (Nr 115 av 2013) om endringer i lov (No. 19 of 1997) om folketrygd (folketrygdloven).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2013-12-13 | NOR-2013-L-97487

Introduces a new letter g to article 23-3 ss.2 no.2 concerning transitional benefits.

Amends article 3-15 ss.2 letter c, article 3-15 ss.2 letter b, article 23-3 ss.2 no.1 letter b concerning children's income and transitional benefit.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1446 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 861 of 2006) to the Act (No. 81 of 2000) respecting pension contributions in work relationships. (Forskrift (Nr 1446 av 2013) om endring i forskrift til lov av 24. november 2000 nr. 81 om innskuddspensjon i arbeidsforhold (innskuddspensjonsloven).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-97488

Introduces a new ss.3 to article 3-2 concerning payment for administration and management of the scheme.

Amends article 3-2 ss.2 concerning regulations on contributions for a member on an annual basis.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1369 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 153 of 2010) on additional benefits based on provisions in the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Forskrift (Nr 1369 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om tilleggsstønader etter folketrygdloven kapittel 11.) -

Adoption: 2013-11-25 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-97474

Amends article 5 ss.1 p.1-2, article 6 ss.4 p.1-2, article 7 ss.4 p.1-2, article 9 ss.2 and ss.5, article 10 ss.1 p.1 concerning entitlement to benefits and calculation of amount of benefits.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 915 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 890 of 1998) respecting daily cash benefit during unemployment. (Forskrift (Nr 915 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om dagpenger under arbeidsløshet.) -

Adoption: 2013-07-15 | Date of entry into force: 2013-07-15 | NOR-2013-R-97468

Introduces a new article 13-3 ss.3 b (whereas the present ss.b-d becomes new ss.c-e) concerning regulations on entitlement to unemployment benefits.

Amends article 13-3 ss.2 b and article 13-3 ss.3 a concerning regulations on entitlement to unemployment benefits.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Act (No. 68 of 2013) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Lov (Nr 68 av 2013) om endring i lov (Nr 19 av 1997) om folketrygd.) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2013-06-21 | NOR-2013-L-97486

Introduces a new letter f to article 23-3 ss.2 p.2 concerning compensation to participants for labor in general partnership in industry where a product fee is chargeable.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Act (No. 33 of 2013) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 33 av 2013) om endringer i folketrygdloven og i enkelte andre lover.) -

Adoption: 2013-06-14 | Date of entry into force: 2013-06-14 | NOR-2013-L-97465

Amends various articles and regulations in the following acts:

- Act (No. 26 of 1957) on the coordination of pension and social security benefits.
- Act (No. 12 of 1962) respecting a pension scheme for nurses.
- Act (No. 22 of 1988) respecting the obligation to pay wages during layoffs.
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 76 of 2004) respecting Labour Market Initiatives (Labour Market Act).
- Act (No. 59 of 2011) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) (new disability benefits and retirement pension for disabled persons).

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Act (No. 14 of 2013) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Lov om endringer i folketrygdloven (tiltak mot misbruk av velferdsordninger).) -

Adoption: 2013-04-19 | Date of entry into force: 2014-04-19 | NOR-2013-L-97463

Introduces a new article 21-3 ss.4 concerning (whereas the current ss.5 and ss.6 becomes new ss.6 and ss.7) and a new article 21-4d concerning general gathering of information for the purposes of supervision.

Amends article 21-4 ss.1, 21-4 ss.4 and 21-4 ss.5 concerning regulations and obligations of the Directorate of Health and other health institutions.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 318 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1711 of 2010) concerning the conditions for entitlement to benefits under the Act (No. 26 of 1949) concerning the State Pension Fund and certain other Acts respecting entitlement to benefits under the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Forskrift (Nr 318 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om vilkår for rett til ytelser etter lov om Statens pensjonskasse og etter enkelte andre lover når det foreligger rett til ytelser etter folketrygdloven.) -

Adoption: 2013-03-22 | Date of entry into force: 2013-03-22 | NOR-2013-R-97461

Amends various regulations concerning the legal basis in the Ordinance.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1418 of 2012) on Labour Market Initiatives related to Rehabilitation and Disability Benefits 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-94289

Contains 11 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Purpose.
Article 2: Scope.
Article 3: Target groups for the initiative.
Article 4: Expanded access to temporary employment.
Article 5: Follow-up.
Article 6: Duration.
Article 7: Benefits to the participants.
Article 8: Contributions to the employer.
Article 9: Support following the general group exemption.
Article 10: Decision authority, manual etc.
Article 11: Test period.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1381 of 2012) amending the Ordinance (No. 890 of 1998) respecting daily cash benefit during unemployment. (Forskrift (Nr 1381 av 2012) om endring i forskrift (Nr 890 av 1998) om dagpenger under arbeidsløshet.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2012-R-94454

Amends article 2 (2) ss.2 and 6 (6) ss.1 p.1 regulating that postponed unemployment benefits can not provide grounds for holiday supplement and that the maximum length of the benefit period is 52 weeks.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Act (No. 80 of 2012) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and certain other Acts. (Lov (Nr 80 av 2012) om endringer i folketrygdloven (Nr 19 av 1997) og enkelte andre lover. ) -

Adoption: 2012-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2012-L-94288

Amends various regulations in the following acts:

- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 61 of 1973) the State guarantee for wage claims in bankruptcy (Wage Guarantee Act).
- Act (No. 58 of 1984) on debt negotiation and bankruptcy (Bankruptcy Act).
- Act (No. 59 of 1984) Creditor Recovery (Recovery Act).

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Act (No. 75 of 2012) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Lov (Nr 75 av 2012) om endring i Lov (No. 19 of 1997) om folketrygd.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2012-12-07 | NOR-2012-L-94287

Introduces a new (f) to article 3 (15), subsection 2 (disability benefits under the National Insurance Act and other regulations).

Amends article 23 (3), subsection 2 (2), (b) (rehabilitation benefit under the National Insurance Act and disability benefits under other regulations).

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1283 of 2012) on housing allowance. (Forskrift (Nr 1283 av 2012) om bustøtte.) -

Adoption: 2012-11-29 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2012-R-94427

Contains 17 articles concerning, inter alia :

Article 1: Calculation of housing allowance.
Article 2: Calculation of eligible living expenses.
Article 3: The upper limit for living expenses.
Article 4: The basis for determining own part.
Article 5: Information on income and capital in the household.
Article 6: Capital added to income.
Article 7: About calculation of income based on the number of persons in the household.
Article 8: Income Period.
Article 9: Applications.
Article 10: Information on the household and housing allowance.
Article 11: Duty to inform about changes.
Article 12: Disclosure of information.
Article 13: Payment.
Article 14: Right to demand refund of housing allowance.
Article 15: Right to deduction from payments.
Article 16: Entry into force.
Article 17: Transitional arrangements.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Act (No. 75 of 2012) amending the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997) and the Working Environment Act (No. 62 of 2005). (Lov (Nr 75 av 2012) om endringer i folketrygdloven (Nr 19 av 1997) og arbeidsmiljøloven (Nr 62 av 2005).) -

Adoption: 2012-10-19 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | NOR-2012-L-94421

Amends various regulations concerning allowance during disease of children or other related persons in the following acts:

- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).
- Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act).

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Law, Act

Act (No. 64 of 2012) on housing allowance. (Lov (Nr 64 av 2012) om bustøtte.) -

Adoption: 2012-08-24 | NOR-2012-L-94417

Contains 15 articles concerning, inter alia:

Article 1: Objectives.
Article 2: Scope.
Article 3: Conditions for entitlement to housing allowance.
Article 4: Exemptions for certain persons.
Article 5: Requirements regarding housing.
Article 6: Calculation of housing allowance.
Article 7: Financing and organization.
Article 8: The processing of personal data.
Article 9: Transfer of right to housing allowance.
Article 10: Right to demand refund of housing allowance.
Article 11: Mandatory constitution and particular power.
Article 12: Debt orders and surrender claims.
Article 13: Appeals against decisions on housing allowance.
Article 14: Entry into force and transitional rules.
Article 15: Amendments to other laws.

Norway - Social security (general standards) - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 603 of 2012) on membership in the National Insurance during imprisonment. (Forskrift (Nr 603 av 2012) om medlemskap i trygden under fengselsopphold.) -

Adoption: 2012-06-22 | Date of entry into force: 2012-07-01 | NOR-2012-R-94290

Contains 3 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions (articles 1-3).
Chapter 2: Benefits during detention (articles 4-9).
Chapter 3: Entry into force (article 10).