Employment Law

Hiring

When it's time to make the very first hire, there are many things to consider. Our employment law team assists you with everything from checklists to registrations – and we even have the capability to handle the calculations for you! We can also help with interview processes, assessments, negotiations, employment contracts, and onboarding.

Termination

Before terminating an employee, the employer must meet various formal requirements – in the correct order and according to the correct formalities. We assist throughout the process to ensure that the termination is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Working Environment Act.

We also assist employees who have received, or are at risk of receiving, termination notices from their employer.

Dismissal

Dismissal should only be used where it is necessary to terminate an employment relationship immediately. There is an increased threshold of care when an employer decides to dismiss an employee. Trident Legal assists in the entire process to ensure that the dismissal is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Working Environment Act.

We also assist employees who have received, or are at risk of receiving, dismissals from their employer.

Temporary Employment

Trident Legal has the expertise your company needs to assess the basis for temporary employment. The general rule in Norwegian employment law is permanent employment, and there are strict requirements for exceptions to this. We help employers navigate through the exceptions. We also assist employees who believe they are entitled to permanent employment after being temporarily employed for a period.

Temporary Staffing

The rules on temporary staffing have been significantly tightened in the past year. Trident Legal has the overview and knowledge to help companies carry out temporary staffing legally and within the regulations.

Duties and Rights in Employment Relationships

Employers and employees have a range of duties and rights in an employment relationship. We have a comprehensive understanding and help find good, practical solutions for both parties in conflict situations.

Cross-Border Activities

If you have operations in multiple countries, it's particularly important to have an overview of the legal aspects related to employment. Even within the EEA area, things can become complicated regarding which regulations apply to employees. Are we talking about mandatory or voluntary membership in the National Insurance Scheme? What are the tax implications? Could I risk having a permanent establishment in another country? We can help you with these questions – and as always, it's best to come to us before problems arise.