The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority Increases Efforts in 2025
In 2025, the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority will intensify its efforts to prevent work-related illness and ensure a serious working life. This includes, among other things, increased supervision and stricter reactions in the event of serious violations. The main focus will be on preventing work-related illness, especially those illnesses that develop over time, such as musculoskeletal disorders and mental disorders. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority will also strengthen its work against work-related crime and frivolity in working life, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups such as young people and foreign workers.
The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority has identified several areas of focus for 2025, including the prevention of work-related accidents and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as exposure to carcinogenic substances such as quartz and asbestos. Inspections will be prioritized in industries such as construction, agriculture, health care and cleaning, where there is a high risk of such disorders.
At the same time, the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority will continue to combat unfair labour practices, with increased supervision of wages and working conditions. This includes ensuring that employees are paid the correct wage and that they have valid employment contracts. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority will also strengthen cooperation with public and private clients to ensure that they set requirements for wages and working conditions in procurement.
The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority will also help foreign workers understand their rights and obligations, and reduce the risk of them being exploited by unscrupulous employers. Efforts against key threat actors who engage in labor crime will be reinforced, and the agencies will use various instruments such as controls, supervision and sanctions to reduce the capacity of these actors.
With a targeted effort to improve working conditions and reduce health risks for employees, the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority hopes to contribute to a safer and more serious working life in 2025 and beyond.