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What Is Social Dumping (Sosial dumping, Norway)?
This is a Norwegian procurement term. Where workers receive pay and working conditions substantially worse than what is acceptable.
What counts as social dumping?
Pay and working conditions substantially below what is acceptable in Norway, typically for foreign workers who are unaware of or unable to enforce their rights.
How do public contracts prevent it?
Through requirements on pay and working conditions, generally applicable collective agreements, limits on subcontracting, and the buyer's duty to check compliance.
What happens if a supplier is caught?
Correction orders, withheld payment, contract penalties and termination. Serious cases can lead to rejection from future competitions.
