Factsheet for measure
NO-2020-19/947
– measures in Norway
Temporary right to unemployment benefits for laid-off third-country nationals
Midlertidig rett til dagpenger for permitterte tredjelandsborgere
Background information
The government proposed in May to give laid-off third-country nationals a temporary right to unemployment benefits. As domestic and EEA workers, many third-country nationals were laid-off due to the corona crisis. The government argued that many working immigrants have special skills Norwegian companies need, and that it could weaken the business community's competitiveness if professional skills disappears out of the country during the corona pandemic.
Content of measure
In the end of May, the government proposed to give laid-off third-country nationals a temporary right to unemployment benefits and asked the parliament to approve that extra funds are allocated to cover the increased expenses for unemployment benefits in 2020. Amendment were made to the Unemployment Benefit Regulations 22 June 2020 and to the Immigration Regulations 23 June 2020, and the temporary regulations were made effective for the period 4 May to 31 October 2020. In this period, skilled workers from third countries can continue to stay in Norway during the redundancy period and be entitled to unemployment benefits.
Use of measure
No information available.
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
The social partners have been consulted regularly during design and implementation of the measure.
Views and reactions
The measure have support from the social partners.
Sources
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29 May 2020: Temporary right to unemployment benefits for laid-off third-country nationals
(www.regjeringen.no)
