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Act No. 62 relating to working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Framework law Public health Risk assessment/management Social protection Hazardous substances Packaging/labelling Data collection/reporting Equipment Public participation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Dispute settlement Procedural matters Breastfeeding/infant food Institution Inspection Offences/penalties Nutrition
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Act constitutes Norway's framework law regulating the Norwegian workplace and work life, providing the legal basis for further Ministerial sectoral regulations. The Act applies to all types of employment, including agricultural employment. It does not apply to shipping, hunting and fishing, including processing of the catch on board ship, to whom the Act on employment protection, etc. for ship workers (Ship Labour Act) applies. The Act's objectives include securing a healthy and meaningful working environment, free of detrimental psychical and mental effects; ensuring sound conditions of employment and equality of treatment at work; enabling cooperation between employers and employees; fostering inclusive working conditions; among others. The provisions of this Act may not be departed from by agreement to the detriment of the employee unless this is expressly provided.

Full text
English/Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no