Norway
Governed by Working Environment Act (AML). 40 h/wk (37.5 h CBA). OT cap 200 h/yr (400 if agreement). +40 % min premium. 11 h rest, 35 h weekly. Clock-in required post-CJEU.
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Statutory working time
40 h/wk statutory · 37.5 h major CBA · 9 h/day standard
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 40 h/wk | §10-4 | Reference |
| Typical CBA | 37.5 h/wk | CBA | More generous |
| Daily | 9 h | §10-4 | Standard |
Overtime
+40 % min · cap 10 h/wk 25 h/4 wks 200 h/yr
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT premium | +40 % min | §10-6 | Statutory |
| Weekly cap | 10 h | §10-6 | Unless agreed |
| Annual cap | 200 h (400 if agreement) | §10-6 | Strict |
Rest & breaks
11 h daily · 35 h weekly · 30-min break if >5.5 h
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 11 h | §10-8 | Between days |
| Weekly rest | 35 h | §10-8 | Includes Sunday |
| Break | 30 min if >5.5 h | §10-9 | Unpaid if leaving |
Night / Sunday / holiday work
Night 9pm-6am framed · 10 public holidays · Sunday +50 % typical
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | 9pm-6am | §10-11 | undefined |
| Public holidays | 10 d/yr | Law | Fixed list |
| Sunday | Framed, +50 % CBA | §10-10 | undefined |
Time recording
Tracking mandatory · AML §10-7 oversikt · 5 years
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obligation | Working time overview | §10-7 | All employees |
| Retention | 5 years | §10-7 | Standard |
| Penalties | Fines | AML | By severity |
Remote & flex work
Home office regulation 2022 · agreement required · disconnect not statutory
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | Regulation 2022 | FOR-2002-07-05-715 | Revised 2022 |
| Written agreement | Mandatory | §3 | Regular |
| Expenses | Per agreement | Tax Agency | Varies |
