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Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

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).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 206 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 1360 of 2011) concerning administrative arrangements on the Working Environment Area (Ordinance on administrative arrangements). (Forskrift (Nr 206 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om administrative ordninger på arbeidsmiljølovens område (forskrift om administrative ordninger).) -

Adoption: 2014-02-24 | Date of entry into force: 2014-02-24 | NOR-2014-R-98947

Introduces a new article 3-1 ss.1 (whereas the present article 3-1 ss.1 become a new article 3-1 ss.2 etc.), a new article 4-5 ss.2 and ss.3, a new article 4-6 ss.3 concerning regional safety representatives, equity boards establishment of common rates for industries, annual reports, plans and financial statements submitted the relevant Central Organizations, Labour Inspections and Ministry.

Amends chapter 9 (title), article 9-1 (title), article 9-1 ss.1 and ss.2, article 9-2 (title), article 9-2 ss.1 and ss.2, article 9-3 (title), article 9-3 ss.1 and ss.2, article 9-4 (title), article 9-4 ss.1, article 9-5 (title), article 9-5 ss.1 and article 14-2 ss.1 concerning citizens of other EEA countries or Switzerland, professional qualifications requirements and system of regional safety representatives.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 207 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 1357 of 2011) concerning the performance of work, use of work equipment and associated technical requirements (Ordinance on the performance of work). (Forskrift (Nr 207 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om utførelse av arbeid.) -

Adoption: 2014-02-24 | Date of entry into force: 2014-02-24 | NOR-2014-R-98948

Amends article 4-17 ss.1 p.2, article 10-2 ss.6, article 26-22, article 26-23, article 26-24 and article 31-1 ss.1 on regulations concerning the concentration of asbestos fibers in the air, citizens of other EEA countries or Switzerland to establish in Norway and registries to be held by employers.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 210 of 2014) amending the Ordinance (No. 1355 of 2011) concerning organization, leadership and participation. (Forskrift (Nr 210 av 2014) om endring i forskrift om organisering, ledelse og medvirkning.) -

Adoption: 2014-02-24 | Date of entry into force: 2014-02-24 | NOR-2014-R-98949

Introduces a new article 5-1 (whereas the present article 5-1 becomes a new article 5-2, article 5-2 becomes a new article 5-3, etc.) concerning scope of the ordinance and regional safety representative's right to information.

Amends article 1-3 ss.2, article 2-2 ss.3 a on regulations concerning businesses that do not employ workers.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

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.).

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 1 of 2014) amending the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008). (Lov (Nr 1 av 2014) om endringer i utlendingsloven mv. (heving av strafferammen ved brudd på innreiseforbud). ) -

Adoption: 2014-01-10 | NOR-2014-L-99008

Amends various articles in the following Acts (raising the maximum penalty for breach of the prohibition on entry):

- Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008).
- Civil Penal Code (No. 10 of 1902.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1695 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1355 of 2011) concerning organization, leadership and participation. (Forskrift (Nr 1695 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om organisering, ledelse og medvirkning.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-98939

Introduces a new article 16-2 concerning penalties for violations.

Amends article 1-3 ss.2, article 2-2 ss.3 b, article 3-7 ss.5, article 3-18 ss.1 d, article 3-20 ss.1 p.1, article 8-2, article 9-2, article 10-1 ss.1, article 10-1 m, article 11-2 p.8, 13-3 ss.1 p.1 (introduction) concerning several provisions in the Ordinance.

Repeals article 2-2 ss.4 and article 2-4 ss.3.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1713 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1360 of 2011) concerning administrative arrangements on the Working Environment Area (Ordinance on administrative arrangements). (Forskrift (Nr 1713 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om administrative ordninger på arbeidsmiljølovens område (forskrift om administrative ordninger).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-98940

Amends article 1-1, article 3-1 ss.4 p.1, article 4-3 ss.2 p.1, article 7-2 ss.1 h, chapter 10 (title), article 10-1, article 10-2, article 10-3, article 15-2 concerning requirement for qualified persons, requirements for control of bottles for breathing air for diving and breathing equipment, control stamp and penalties for violations.

Repeals article 10-4 to 10-18.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1717 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1359 of 2011) concerning construction, design and manufacture of work equipment and chemicals (The Producer Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1717 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om konstruksjon, utforming og fremstilling av arbeidsutstyr og kjemikalier (produsentforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2015-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-98941

Amends the title of the Ordinance, article 1-4, article 4-3, article 4-4, article 4-5 and article 6-2 (whereas the previous article 6-2 becomes a new article 6-3) concerning strength and stability, labeling, assembly and operating manuals, certificates and fines.

Repeals article 4-6 - 4-10.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1718 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1358 of 2011) concerning intervention values and limit values for physical and chemical factors in the work environment and infection risk groups for biological factors (Ordinance on intervention values and limit values). (Forskrift (Nr 1718 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om tiltaksverdier og grenseverdier for fysiske og kjemiske faktorer i arbeidsmiljøet samt smitterisikogrupper for biologiske faktorer (forskrift om tiltaks- og grenseverdier).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-98942

Introduces a new article 7-2 concerning penalties for violations (whereas the present article 7-2 becomes a new article 7-3).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1719 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1356 of 2011) concerning the design and facilities of workplaces and work premises (Workplace Ordinance). (Forskrift (Nr 1719 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om utforming og innretning av arbeidsplasser og arbeidslokaler (arbeidsplassforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-98943

Amends article 5.2 ss.5, article 2-14 ss.2 (whereas the present article 2-14 ss.2-ss.4 becomes new article 2-14 ss.3-ss.5), article 5-6 ss.2, article 5-7 no.5 ss.2, article 9-1, article 10-2 (whereas the present article 10-2 becomes a new article 10-3) concerning regulations on work environment, the obligation to pay fees for building permits and penalties for violations.

Repeals article 3.5 ss.2.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1725 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1357 of 2011) concerning the performance of work, use of work equipment and associated technical requirements (Ordinance on the performance of work). (Forskrift (Nr 1725 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om utførelse av arbeid, bruk av arbeidsutstyr og tilhørende tekniske krav (forskrift om utførelse av arbeid).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-98944

Amends various articles concerning regulations on safety in work environments in chapter 17 (work at height), chapter 18 (work with lifting equipment), chapter 22 (safety signage, signaling and communications), chapter 24 (work with operational control and safety monitoring) and chapter 25 (requirements for control, marking and filling breathing air for diving and breathing equipment).

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1683 of 2014) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift (Nr 1683 av 2014) om endring i utlendingsforskriften (behandling av sikkerhetssaker mv.).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-99007

Amends all headlines referring to the Act article 126 concerning general legal regulations regulating the reference changes to the Act article 139 and various other articles concerning the treatment of security issues, etc.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 132 of 2013) amending the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008). (Lov (Nr 132 av 2013) om endringer i utlendingsloven.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-17 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97484

Introduces a new article 91 ss.9 and a new article 106 ss.5 concerning adjustment to and implementation of the Dublin III Regulation.

Amends article 32 (international cooperation on the processing of applications for residence permits for reasons of protection), article 90 ss.2 p.4, article 98 ss.2 p.1, article 100 ss.3, article 101 ss.1, article 102a ss.1 f, article 106 ss.1 b concerning adjustment to and implementation of the Dublin III Regulation.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1568 of 2013) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift (Nr 1568 av 2013) om endring i utlendingsforskriften.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-17 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-R-97485

Provides for new regulations for adjustment to and implementation of the Dublin III Regulation.

Introduces article 17-33 ss.1 new p. j (health information) and a new article 17-33 ss.2 new p. (approval of transmission of information).
 
Amends article 7-4 ss.1 p. (definition of family members), article 8-2 ss.3 c (providing incorrect information), article 17-2 ss.1 p.1 (establishment of time for an asylum interview) and article 18-1 ss.4 (processing fingerprints).

Repeals article 7-3.

Norway - - Law, Act

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).

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 105 of 2013) amending the Act (No. 61 of 1973) to provide for a State guarantee for wage claims in the event of bankruptcy, etc., the Act (No. 22 of 1988) respecting the obligation to pay wages during layoffs, the Act (No 2 of 1989) on advance maintenance and the National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997). (Lov (Nr 105 av 2013) om endringer i lønnsgarantiloven, permitteringslønnsloven, forskotteringsloven og folketrygdloven.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of partial entry into force: 2013-12-13 | Date of partial entry into force: 2014-07-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97475

Amends various articles and regulations concerning the guarantee of wages in the following acts:

- Act (No. 61 of 1973) to provide for a State guarantee for wage claims in the event of bankruptcy, etc.
- Act (No. 22 of 1988) respecting the obligation to pay wages during layoffs.
- Act (No 2 of 1989) on advance maintenance.
- National Insurance Act (No. 19 of 1997).

Norway - - 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 - - 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 - - Law, Act

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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 1130 of 2013) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift (Nr 1130 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om utlendingers adgang til riket og deres opphold her (utlendingsforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2013-09-24 | Date of entry into force: 2013-10-01 | NOR-2013-R-97483

Amends article 10-8 ss.2, article10-9 ss.1-2 and article 10-9 ss.3 d concerning old age pension or disability pension for so called reference persons.

Norway - - 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 - - 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 - - Law, Act

Act (No. 58 of 2013) prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression (Anti-Discrimination Act on Sexual Orientation). (Lov (Nr 58 av 2013) om forbud mot diskriminering på grunn av seksuell orientering, kjønnsidentitet og kjønnsuttrykk (diskrimineringsloven om seksuell orientering).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97444

Contains 6 chapters and 27 articles concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Purpose and scope (articles 1-4).
Chapter 2: Prohibition of discrimination (articles 5-11).
Chapter 3: Active promotion of gender equality (articles 12-14).
Chapter 4: Supplementary regulations relating to employment (articles 15-21).
Chapter 5: Enforcement, burden of proof and responses (articles 22-25 ).
Chapter 6: Entry into force (articles 26-27).

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 59 of 2013) on Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act). (Lov (Nr 59 av 2013) om likestilling mellom kjønnene (likestillingsloven).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97445

Contains 6 chapters and 31 articles concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Purpose and scope (articles 1-4).
Chapter 2: Prohibition of discrimination (articles 5-11).
Chapter 3: Active promotion of gender equality (articles 12-16).
Chapter 4: Supplementary regulations relating to employment (articles 17-25).
Chapter 5: Enforcement, burden of proof and responses (articles 26-29).
Chapter 6: Entry into force (articles 30-31).

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 60 of 2013) prohibiting discrimination based on ethnicity, religion and belief (Anti-Discrimination Act on Ethnicity). (Lov (Nr 60 av 2013) om forbud mot diskriminering på grunn av etnisitet, religion og livssyn (diskrimineringsloven om etnisitet).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97446

Contains 6 chapters and 29 articles concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Purpose and scope (articles 1-5).
Chapter 2: Prohibition of discrimination (articles 6-12).
Chapter 3: Active promotion of gender equality (articles 13-15).
Chapter 4: Supplementary regulations relating to employment (articles 16-22).
Chapter 5: Enforcement, burden of proof and responses (articles 23-27).
Chapter 6: Entry into force (articles 28-29).

Appendix 1: International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (English text).

Appendix 2: International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Norwegian translation).

Norway - - 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 - - Law, Act

Act (No. 63 of 2013) amending the Act (No. 100 of 1992) respecting child protection services. (Lov (Nr 63 av 2013) om endringer i barnevernloven.) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2013-12-12 | Date of partial entry into force: 2014-02-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2014-06-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97448

Introduces a new article 3 (5) concerning children in custody or in imprisonment and a new article 5 (8a) concerning home institutions for children.

Amends chapter 1 (title) and article 4 (27) concerning placement options for children.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 86 of 2013) amending the Criminal Procedure Act (No. 25 of 1981). (Lov (Nr 86 av 2013) om endringer i straffeprosessloven mv. (behandling og beskyttelse av informasjon).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2013-09-13 | NOR-2013-L-97449

Introduces a new article 202a ss.4 and article 202c ss.7 concerning regulations regarding deletion and blocking of data.

Amends article 2016g concerning data covered by communication control.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 102 of 2013) on employment of workers on ships (Ship Labour Act). (Lov (Nr 102 av 2013) om stillingsvern mv. for arbeidstakere på skip (skipsarbeidsloven).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2013-08-20 | Date of partial entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97450

Contains 13 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Introductory provisions (articles 1 (1)-1- (3).
Chapter 2: Duties of the employer and the company etc. (articles 2 (1)-2 (7).
Chapter 3: Staffing etc. (articles 3 (1)-3 (9).
Chapter 4: Salary etc. (articles 4 (1)-4 (8).
Chapter 5: Termination of employment (articles 5 (1)-5 (16).
Chapter 6: Disputes concerning working conditions (articles 6 (1)-6 (5).
Chapter 7: Right to leave (articles 7 (1)-7 (12).
Chapter 8: Caring duties of the company and the Ships Officer (articles 8 (1)-8 (5).
Chapter 9: Service on ships (articles 9 (1)-9 (7).
Chapter 10: Protection against discrimination (articles 10 (1)-10 (9).
Chapter 11: Information and consultation (articles 11 (1)-11 (4).
Chapter 12: Supervision and sanctions (articles 12 (1)-12 (4).
Chapter 13: Other provisions (articles 13 (1)-13 (2).

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 90 of 2013) amending the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008). (Lov (Nr 90 av 2013) om endringer i utlendingsloven) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2013-07-01 | NOR-2013-L-97480

Introduces a new article 4 ss.6 (whereas the present ss.6 becomes new ss.7) concerning residence permits for unaccompanied refugee children).

Amends article 48 ss.1 concerning residence permits and article 85 concerning information on good conduct in family immigration cases.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 91 of 2013) amending the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008). (Lov (Nr 91 av 2013) om endringer i utlendingsloven.) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2013-07-01 | NOR-2013-L-97481

Introduces a new article 27b concerning measures violating the terms of the residence permits for au pair or imposition of penalty or sanction

Amends article 68 ss.2 and article 90 ss.1 concerning abuse of the au pair regulations.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 92 of 2013) amending the Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008) and certain other acts. (Lov (Nr 92 av 2013) om endringer i utlendingsloven mv. (behandling av sikkerhetssaker).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97482

Amends various articles and regulations concerning the procedures related to security issues in the following acts:

- Act (No. 35 of 1980) on free legal aid.
- Act No. 86 of 1982) on court fees.
- Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008).

Norway - - 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 - - Law, Act

Act (No. 62 of 2013) amending the Children Act (No. 7 of 1981). (Lov (Nr 62 av 2013) om endringer i barnelova.) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97491

Amends article 31, article 43 ss.3, article 61 ss.1 no.1 p.1, article 61 ss.1 no. 3-5, article 61 ss.2 p.1, article 65 ss.2 concerning the right of the child to be involved in decision-making, including the perspective of the child in parental disputes.

Introduces a new article 43 a, a new p.4 to article 60 ss.1, a new article 61a concerning visitation supervised by a publicly appointed person, exemption from confidentiality within Child Welfare Service.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 64 of 2013) amending the Children Act (No. 7 of 1981). (Lov (Nr 64 av 2013) om endringer i barnelova (farskap og morskap).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2013-08-31 | NOR-2013-L-97492

Introduces a new article 6a (right of the child to have knowledge about the biological father), a new ss.2 to article 15 (blocked address or use of fictitious personal data for mother or child), a new ss.2 to article 29b (investigation of the mother of the child), a new article 81a (when a matter concerning motherhood can be dealt with by Norwegian adjudication or government).

Amends chapter 2 (title), article 4, article 4a, article 5, article 6, article 7, article 10, article 11, article 13, article 24, article 26, article 70 ss.7, article 78 ss.4, article 80 ss.1 p.5, article 81 ss.1 concerning processes for the determination of paternity and maternity of a child.

Repeals article 1a, article 12 and article 22.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 658 of 2013) amending the Ordinance (No. 1357 of 2011) concerning the performance of work, use of work equipment and associated technical requirements (Ordinance on the performance of work). (Forskrift (Nr 658 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om utførelse av arbeid.) -

Adoption: 2013-06-18 | Date of entry into force: 2013-06-18 | NOR-2013-R-97466

Introduces a new article 6-5 ss.3 (use of security protection mechanisms) and a new article 6-10 ss.3 and ss.4 (use of secure waste containers).

Amends article 1-4 no.44 (whereas article 1-4 no.44 becomes article 1-4 no.45 etc) (pointed and sharp objects), article 6-1 ss.2 (risk assessment) and article 6-4 ss.1 (protection of workers exposed to biological factors).

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 32 of 2013) amending the Working Environment Act (No. 62 of 2005) and certain other acts. (Lov (Nr 32 av 2013) om endringer i arbeidsmiljøloven mv. (søksmålsrett for fagforeninger mv., overtredelsesgebyr og ufrivillig deltid).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-14 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2013-07-01 | NOR-2013-L-97464

Amends various articles and regulations in the following acts:

- Act (No. 17 of 2013) on protection against tobacco (Tobacco Control Act).
- Act (No. 58 of 1993) relating to general application of collective agreements.
- Act (No. 69 of 1999) on Public Procurement.
- Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act).
- Immigration Act (No. 35 of 2008).

Norway - - 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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 888 of 2013) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift om endring i forskrift om utlendingers adgang til riket og deres opphold her (utlendingsforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-08 | Date of entry into force: 2013-08-01 | NOR-2013-R-97467

Introduces a new article 19-9 ss.3 (EEA citizens who claim right of residence) and a new article 19-13a (loss of right to residence permit).

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 27 of 2013) amending the Act (No. 62 of 2005) respecting working environment, working hours and employment protection, etc. (Working Environment Act). (Lov (Nr 27 av 2013) om endringer i arbeidsmiljøloven.) -

Adoption: 2013-06-07 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | NOR-2013-L-97490

Amends article 12-8 concerning the right to salary during breastfeeding breaks.

Norway - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 582 of 2013) amending the Immigration Ordinance (No. 1286 of 2009). (Forskrift (Nr 582 av 2013) om endring i forskrift om utlendingers adgang til riket og deres opphold her (utlendingsforskriften).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2013-07-01 | NOR-2013-R-97479

Amends various articles in chapter 12 and 17 in the Ordinance.

Norway - - Law, Act

Act (No. 23 of 2013) amending the 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 (Nr 23 av 2013) om endringer i diskrimineringsombudsloven (tilsyn med gjennomføring av FN-konvensjonen om rettighetene til mennesker med nedsatt funksjonsevne).) -

Adoption: 2013-05-31 | Date of entry into force: 2013-07-03 | NOR-2013-L-97489

Introduces a new no. 3 to article 1 ss.3 by including in the article the United Nations International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006-12-13).

Norway - - 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.