Agencies and Entities under the Ministry of Labour and Inclusion

Subordinate Entities

• The Directorate of Integration and Diversity (IMDi)

  IMDi aims to increase employment, build strong communities and common arenas, promote equality, and combat negative social control.

  Web page: http://www.imdi.no/

• The Maritime Pension Fund

  The Maritime Pension Fund (MPK) administers a mandatory pension scheme for employees on Norwegian-registered ships and certain mobile installations.

  Web page: https://www.mpk.no/

• The National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI)

  The National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI) is the national research institute and a central knowledge organization for occupational health and safety. The institute generates, refines, and disseminates knowledge about occupational health and safety.

• The National Insurance Court

  The National Insurance Court is a quasi-judicial and independent administrative body organized under the Ministry of Labour and Inclusion.

• The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service (Nav)

  The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service (Nav) aims to create an inclusive society, an inclusive labour market, and a well-functioning job market.

  Web page: http://www.nav.no/

• The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority

  The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority sets the conditions for ensuring that businesses maintain high standards of health, work environment, and safety.

• The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)

  The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) administers the mandatory occupational public pension scheme for state employees and for municipal and county municipal teachers.

Affiliated Entities

• The Labour Court

  The Labour Court is a special court that handles disputes regarding the validity and interpretation of collective agreements and certain disputes concerning the interpretation of the Labour Disputes Act and the Public Service Disputes Act, disputes about breaches of collective agreements, and sanctions for such breaches.