Archive — scanvisio.eu https://www.scanvisio.com/en Market entry consultant in Norway - Virtual office in Oslo Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:51:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.scanvisio.com/en/wp-content/themes/s23/assets/images/s23-favicon.png?1.0.81 Archive — scanvisio.eu https://www.scanvisio.com/en 32 32 New minimum wages in Norway from 2019-06-01 https://www.scanvisio.com/en/new-minimum-wages-in-norway-from-2019-06-01/ https://www.scanvisio.com/en/new-minimum-wages-in-norway-from-2019-06-01/#respond Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:40:32 +0000 https://www.scanvisio.com/en/?p=261 From 2019-06-01 the following hourly rates apply on Norwegian construction sites:

  • Skilled worker: NOK 209,70
  • Unskilled without industry experience: NOK 188,40
  • Unskilled with at least one year industry experience: NOK 196,50
  • Workers under the age of 18: NOK 126,50
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  • In connection to construction and assembly
  • In a geographical location under the customer’s control in Norway
  • On the Norwegian continental shelf
RF1199 must be submitted by the contractor (in practice it is often the subcontractor who takes the initiative). The reporting obligation does not apply to private individuals.]]> https://www.scanvisio.com/en/rf-1199/feed/ 0 Working in Norway during the Corona pandemic https://www.scanvisio.com/en/working-in-norway-during-the-corona-pandemic/ https://www.scanvisio.com/en/working-in-norway-during-the-corona-pandemic/#respond Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:26:09 +0000 https://www.scanvisio.com/en/?p=252 Norway introduced strict entry regulations and border control relatively early in the pandemic, which they have maintained throughout. There is a strictly enforced quarantine period upon entering the country, however some are exempt from the quarantine if they have a socially critical job.

Many foreign companies experience that projects and deliveries in Norway are cancelled or postponed during this period. This, of course, creates some uncertainty. In particular, we encounter questions about whether it is possible to enter Norway as an employee from another EU/EEA country, and whether they are exempt from the quarantine.

The current rules and regulations are subject to change at short notice. We have gathered some relevant links who can hopefully answer your questions:

  • Avinor (Air traffic and operations)
  • The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration
  • HelseNorge
  • The Norwegian Directorate of Health
  • National Institute of Public Health

    • Our customers are more than welcome to contact us for further interpretation and assessment of the rules and how they apply for your situation. Also, be aware of the rules upon reentry to your home country.

    Stay safe!

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    ALL companies that carry out construction work (which is defined VERY broadly) in Norway must equip their employees with HSE(HMS) cards – also known as “building cards” or “ID cards”. Lack of HSE-cards can trigger a fee that is a minimum of NOK 10,000. 

    Formalities and requirements 

    Before HSE-cards can be acquired, the employer must have a Norwegian CVR number (org.no) and be VAT-registered (or applied for exemption). The worker must have a Norwegian birth number or active D-number. In addition the employment must be registered.

    The application process must be done in the correct order, otherwise the process may stop. 
    Scanvisio can take the task of applying for both the D-number and the HSE-card off of your hands, and make sure the task goes smoothly, swiftly and correctly.

    The internal routines

    When your employees need an HSE-card it is necessary to establish routines so that all the requirements are met – which include:

    • Collection of employees’ personal data. The employees must be informed and give consent to their personal data being sent and stored to both the orderer and the issuer of the card:
      1. Copy of valid identification (Passport, driving license from a Nordic country or national ID)
      2. A portrait photo similar to a passport photo, with a light solid background without distinctive shadows. You have to look straight ahead so that both ears are visible. The facial expression must be neutral with a closed mouth.Headgear, glasses, etc. are not allowed. Resolution should be at least 1000×1200 pixels.
    • HSE-card must be worn visibly during working hours
    • The card is valid for up to 2 years. If Scanvisio has assisted in the ordering we will usually notify you when it is time for renewal well in advance of the deadline
    • Upon termination of the employment relationship, the HSE-card must be returned to the card issuer.

    HSE-card control

    The Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority, safety representatives and others with HSE responsibilities can check the validity of HSE-cards. Until the card is received you must be able to show documentation of the ordering process in the event of a control. 

    Please contact Scanvisio if you have any doubt about whether your company needs an HSE-card or how to proceed. 

    Related services

    Scanvisio is an experienced market consultant and your representative in Norway. Our focus is on services that are necessary for and/or simplify the activities of foreign companies in Norway. In addition to market advice, we offer i.a.:

    • Business registration
    • Registration as a temporary-/staffing agencies
    • Preparation and execution of ID checks
    • Application for D-number and tax card for employees
    • Project and employee registration

    How we have assisted others…

    Case 1: Assisted with ID-control

    A Polish electrical contractor performs specialized tasks in Norway. We assist the company with all relevant registrations. We collect personal data on employees and arrange for HSE-cards to be ordered, during the ordering process we prepare, participate and assist the employees with ID checks, so that the procedure proceeds safely without any misunderstandings.

    Case 2: Relevant rules

    A Jutland transport company transports building materials to Norway. Upon delivery, the drivers participate in the assembly. We assist the customer with i.a. To uncover relevant rules, apply for approvals, complete registrations and order HSE-cards for the drivers which will be working on the construction site.

    Case 3: Larger public construction

    A Danish contractor is constructing a major public building in Norway. We assist you in the correspondence with the authorities, documentation and technical and central approval. During the construction period several employees from various professional groups arrive – we handle the practicalities, i.a. ordering HSE-cards.

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