Common use of Subcontracting Work Clause in Contracts

Subcontracting Work. The parties agree that it is important to make an effort for the industry to become as attractive and serious as possible. Where own staff is insufficient, various measures should be discussed – including the option to increase the number of permanent employees, cf., the Main Agreement § 9-3. The parties are committed to preventing «social dumping» and to meet the challenges entailed by an international market and free movement in the labour market and service market in a good way and in accordance with Norwegian legislation and agreements as well as international regulations. If the company wishes to subcontract parts of the work, there should be negotiations with the company union representatives in advance, cf. the Main agreement § 9-3. The protocol should state the staffing need, the reason for not hiring, as well as the extent and duration. The company management shall, upon request, demonstrate to the union representatives that subcontractors have proper wages and working conditions. Wages and working conditions perceived as unreasonable by company union representatives compared to central collective agreements can be discussed with the company. Upon the union representatives' request, the company shall inform the union representatives of how arrangements are made for employees of the subcontractor working temporarily for the company have living and working conditions in accordance with § 9 I. If subcontracting the work means that the company must dismiss or lay off permanent employees, subcontracting the work may violate § 15-7 of the Working Environment Act and § 7-1 no. 1 of the Main Agreement. The union representatives may require negotiations on this.