Aktivitetsplikt

Aktivitetsplikt refers to the statutory obligation for all employers in Norway to proactively and systematically engage in efforts to promote equality and prevent discrimination within their organizations. This duty involves identifying risks of discrimination, analyzing their causes, implementing appropriate measures to address these risks, and continuously evaluating the effectiveness of these measures. It is a fundamental component of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act, emphasizing a preventive and continuous approach to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Aktivitetsplikt, or the 'duty to act,' is a proactive obligation placed on all employers, public authorities, and organizations by the Act. It requires them to make active, targeted, and systematic efforts to promote equality and prevent discrimination across all protected grounds. This duty involves a four-step process: analyzing risks of discrimination, developing action plans, implementing measures, and evaluating their effectiveness. These efforts must cover all aspects of an organization's operations, including recruitment, pay, working conditions, promotion, and preventing harassment.