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Act on employment protection, etc. for ship workers (Ship Labour Act).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, General
Keyword
Human rights Social protection Fishing vessel Transport/storage Public health Risk assessment/management Contract/agreement Liability/compensation Procedural matters Dispute settlement Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Act regulates the working conditions and working environment in the shipping sector. The Act applies to employees that work on board in Norwegian vessels, and should be read in conjunction with the Working Environment Act and the Ship safety Act. The Act contains the following Chapters: 1) Introductory provisions; 2) Duties of the employer and the shipping company, etc.; 3) Employment, etc.; 4) Salary, etc.; 5) Termination of employment; 5 a) Employee's rights in the event of a business transfer; 6) Disputes concerning working conditions; 7) Right to leave; 8) The shipping company's and shipmaster's duties of care; 9) The ship service; 10) Protection against discrimination; 11) Information and discussion; 12) Supervision and sanctions; 13) Other provisions.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no