Posts by Synne Homble

Homble Solheim is once again highly ranked by Legal 500 in the “employment” category. At the same time, the entire Homble Solheim team and its individual lawyers are highlighted. Homble Solheim is also recognised for our high client satisfaction. We have been awarded two “accolades”. Accolades are described as: “Recognition for top-scoring firms in our…

From January 1, 2026, the Norwegian Working Environment Act will introduce clearer requirements regarding the psychosocial work environment. The purpose of these legislative amendments is to clarify and further elaborate the Working Environment Act’s requirements concerning a fully satisfactory psychosocial work environment. The new rules are intended to provide employers with better guidance and raise…

New pension rules have been adopted for public sector employees with a special age limit who were born in 1963 or later. This follows up on the agreements of August 25, 2023, and January 13, 2025, both entered into between the Ministry of Labour and Inclusion and the parties in the public sector.  About Special…

From January 1, 2026, the following legal changes will apply:  the ability to set company-specific age limits is narrowed,  the general age limit for state employees increases from 70 to 72 years, and  The Act on the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is adapted to ensure that the increase in the general age limit does…

Merete Furesund is new partner at Homble Solheim as of 1 August 2025. She joins from the position as partner at Littler law firm and brings solid experience as an employment lawyer. Strengthens the position as leading boutique firm – We are very pleased to welcome Merete Furesund, says Managing Partner Runar Homble. The recruiting…

Starting July 1, 2025, managers of undertakings may be subject to administrative fines of up to NOK 3.254 million for violations of the Working Environment Act. The authority to impose such fines applies to violations of various legal provisions, including requirements for internal whistleblowing procedures and minimum standards for written employment contracts.   The amendments…

Homble Solheim is again highly ranked by Legal 500. Legal 500 has this description of Homble Solheim: “Newly established boutique firm Homble Solheim advokatfirma AS ‘possesses exceptional expertise in employment law’, and advises employers and employees on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.” Homble Solheim is also one of the selected companies which are recognized…

Homble Solheim is recognized by Chambers & Partners both as a firm and on an individual level.   Homble Solheim has again been highly ranked in employment law by Chambers & Partners. We appreciate the great feedback from our clients. Runar Homble is ranked in employment law, and Trond Erik Solheim is ranked in both employment…

Employees who are misclassified as independent contractors may be entitled to back-pay for many years. This back-pay may include holiday pay, overtime pay, inconvenience allowances, and other benefits.   In a recent Supreme Court judgment, Recoveryakademiet was ordered to pay several million NOK to three healthcare workers. These healthcare workers had agreements as independent contractors.…

On November 20, the EFTA Court issued an advisory opinion in connection with the Oslo District Court case between Bygg & Industri Norge AS with others and the Norwegian State. The question in the case was whether the Norwegian restrictions on the hiring of temporary workers are contrary to the EEA Agreement. The EFTA Court…