All About Hiring Employees in Norway
Get the information you need to hire in Norway. Learn how Justworks EOR can help you streamline international hiring and manage employees abroad.
The Benefits of an EOR for Hiring in Norway
Employers who want to hire in Norway must navigate the country’s employment legislation and statutory social security requirements. Justworks Employer of Record helps you hire employees in Norway without establishing a local entity, while supporting compliant employment practices. All so you can focus on growing your team while we help manage the administrative and employment-related requirements.
Options for Hiring in Norway
To hire employees in Norway, companies generally choose between setting up a local legal entity or working with an Employer of Record. An EOR allows you to hire more quickly while avoiding the time and cost of entity formation.
Partnering with an EOR
When you work with Justworks, you can avoid the expensive process of establishing a legal entity.
We oversee most local HR operations on your behalf, including:
Ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations
Creating employment contracts
Managing payroll, payroll taxes, and related payments like withholdings and deductions
Administering local benefits
Hiring Practices
Employment contracts in Norway must be in writing and be provided within seven days of the employee’s start date. As of 1 July 2024, contracts must cover details such as:
Identity of the parties
Place of work
Job title or description of duties
Start date and contract duration (if temporary)
Working hours and break arrangements
Salary components and payment terms
Holiday and leave entitlements
Notice periods and termination procedures
Ready to Hire Confidently in Norway?
Justwork makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Norway and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.
