Posts by Runar Homble

On February 5, 2026, Gulating Court of Appeal issued a ruling on an important question concerning employees’ rights to schedule additional vacation leave. The decision has practical implications for employers whose staff work on public holidays. Case Summary A nurse employed 80% in home healthcare services notified her employer that she wished to take her…

On 30 January, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in a case between a former chief municipal executive and the municipality, concerning the legality of a municipal council decision requiring her to step down. In her employment contract, the chief municipal executive had waived her statutory employment protection in exchange for the right to severance…

A recent Supreme Court judgment (HR-2025-1687-A) has clarified whether employers are required to consider reassigning employees in cases of summary dismissal. Employers have no such obligation! Case Background A nurse was summarily dismissed by the municipality after slapping a mentally disabled service user in the face with an open hand. The Court of Appeal found…

As summer approaches, many people have started planning their holidays. In this context, both employers and employees need to have a basic understanding of holiday entitlements and the taking of holidays. Here are six key points you should know about holidays: 1) Length of Holidays The length of holiday an employee is entitled to depends…

Illness can quickly disrupt an employee’s holiday plans and ruin long-awaited time for rest and relaxation. The Holidays Act allows employees to postpone holiday days in the event of illness, but this is subject to certain documentation requirements and deadlines. Both employers and employees should be familiar with these rules. Illness before your holiday: may…

“Leaders and employees who want to leave should be encouraged to quit,” wrote Bård Kuvaas in DN on March 23, 2024. Synne Homble, partner at Homble Solheim, responds. “The road to becoming an arrogant employer is short. A good employer should be curious about why the employee wants to leave”, she writes, among other things,…

Synne Homble joins Homble Solheim as partner as of 2 January 2024. – Synne Homble has a unique experience in law, business and leadership. With her onboard we strengthen Homble Solheim’s position as a leading law firm in employment law and corporate governance, says Anders Reiremo, Chair of the Board of Homble Solheim. Synne Homble…

How can you tell if you are at risk during layoffs? Read what Runar Homble, partner at Homble Solheim and employment expert for Aftenposten, has to say about the topic in Aftenposten here:

Is it appropriate to discuss your salary with coworkers? Read what Runar Homble, partner at Homble Solheim and employment expert for Aftenposten, has to say about the topic in Aftenposten/E24.

When summarily dismissing or dismissing an employee for a breach of instructions, it is important to ensure that clear instructions have indeed been provided. Otherwise, things can go terribly wrong! Instructions from the employer may address various issues and serve various purposes. Further, instructions may be given orally or in writing, and they may be…