Retirement Norway proposes 72 as new age limit for job termination Two-year increase would help sustain welfare system amid rapidly growing ageing population and labour shortages iStock.com/LisaStrachan Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Thursday 12 June 2025 The Norwegian government has proposed an amendment to the Working Environment Act to eliminate the company-specific age limit of 70 years. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Labour Reforms Employment agreement changes in Norway: what you need to know Future of Work What to do with an ageing workforce? Discrimination Singapore raises retirement age to tackle ageing workforce Family leave Greater burden falls to Japan’s firms to boost population growth