Working Environment Act

  1. Chapter 1. Introductory provisions

  2. Chapter 2. Duties of employer and employees

  3. Chapter 2 A. Whistleblowing

  4. Chapter 3. Working environment measures

  5. Chapter 4. Requirements regarding the working environment

  6. Chapter 5. Obligation to record and notify, requirements to manufacturers, etc.

  7. Chapter 6. Safety representatives

  8. Chapter 7. Working environment committees

  9. Chapter 8. Information and consultation

  10. Chapter 9. Control measures in the undertaking

  11. Chapter 10. Working hours

  12. Chapter 11. Employment of children and young persons

  13. Chapter 12. Entitlement to leave of absence

  14. Chapter 13. Protection against discrimination

  15. Chapter 14. Appointment, etc.

  16. Chapter 14 A. Agreements restricting competition in employment relationships

  17. Chapter 15. Termination of employment relationships

    (1) If there is reason to assume that an employee is guilty of an offence that may involve summary dismissal pursuant to section 15-14 and the needs of the undertaking so indicate, the employer may suspend the employee while the matter is investigated.
    (2) Continuous assessment shall be made as to whether the conditions laid down in the first paragraph have been fulfilled. If this is not the case, the suspension shall immediately be revoked. Suspension in excess of three months must be justified by the special nature of the offence.
    (3) An employee shall retain the salary he or she received on the date of the suspension until termination of the suspension.
    (4) In the event of a suspension, the provisions of sections 15-1, 15-4 and 15-12 shall apply correspondingly in so far as they are appropriate.

  18. Chapter 16. Rights of employees in the event of a transfer of ownership of undertakings

    (1) The former and new employer as early as possible provide information concerning the transfer and discuss it with the employees' elected representatives.
    (2) Information shall particularly be given concerning:
    1. a.
      the reason for the transfer,
    2. b.
      the agreed or proposed date for the transfer,
    3. c.
      the legal, economic and social implications of the transfer for the employees,
    4. d.
      changes in circumstances relating to collective pay agreements,
    5. e.
      measures planned in relation to the employees,
    6. f.
      rights of reservation or preference and the time limit for exercising such rights.
    (3) If the previous or new owner is planning measures in relation to their respective employees, they shall consult with the elected representatives as early as possible on the measures with a view to reaching an agreement.

  19. Chapter 17. Disputes concerning working conditions

  20. Chapter 18. Regulatory supervision of the Act

  21. Chapter 19. Penal provisions

  22. Chapter 20. Final Provisions