Factsheet for measure
NO-2020-12/781
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Updated
– measures in Norway
New compensation scheme for laid off apprentices
Ny kompensasjonsordning for lærlinger
Background information
The introduced compensation schemes are aimed at industries, companies and individual groups that are particularly hard hit by the virus outbreak, and which are not well covered by the measures already adopted. A new compensation scheme for apprentices are aimed at the many apprentices who are affected by the virus outbreak and laid off or lose their jobs. Many apprentices have not worked long enough to earn rights to unemployment benefits. Therefore, a separate scheme is needed.
Content of measure
The temporary scheme applies to both laid-off and other apprentices who lose their apprenticeship. The apprentices receive a compensation of 100% of salary up to NOK 12,482 (approx. €1,100) per month, and 62.4% of salary above this, up to NOK 49,929 (approx. €4,400). The compensation is calculated based on the salary the apprentice had upon termination or termination of the apprenticeship. The scheme will take effect from 20 March. The measure is designed and implemented by the government in cooperation with the parliament. The social partners have been consulted during design and implementation of the measure, and they support the measure.
Updates
The following updates to this measure have been made after it came into effect.
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14 December 2021
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On 8 and 14 December 2021, the government announced that the special rules for apprentices will be continued so that apprentices who are still in the scheme will be able to receive unemployment benefits until the end of February 2022.The proposals require a decision in the parliament. The government will present a proposition to the Storting in January 2022.
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29 September 2021
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The special scheme for laid off apprentices has been valid until 1 October 2021. According to information from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV), dated 29 September 2021, the scheme is now finalised by the government. Laid off apprentices who were granted unemployment benefits according to the special rules before 1 October 2021, may keep the unemployment benefits for the rest of the year 2021 if they do not reach the maximum period before.
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Use of measure
No information to date.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Consulted
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Consulted
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Form
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Direct consultation outside a formal body
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Direct consultation outside a formal body
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Social partners jointly
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Main level of involvement: Peak or cross-sectoral level
Involvement
Social partners have been consulted regularly during design and implementation of the measure.
Views and reactions
The social partners have supported the measure.
Sources
