Labor law made clear — quickly, simply, and effectively with Lawai
Faster and more confident decision-making
Alma Thorarensen is an HR specialist and HR Business Partner at Hesselberg AS — a nationwide supplier of machinery and equipment for construction, civil engineering, and logistics, representing brands such as Komatsu, Bomag, Linde, and Still.
She supports managers in personnel cases and other matters that require legal assessments. As HR Business Partner, she also works strategically to support leaders in organizational development, transformation projects, and employee relations. The role requires both detailed knowledge of regulations and the ability to deliver practical solutions.
Before Hesselberg adopted Lawai, the HR department spent a lot of time navigating and interpreting information from multiple sources.
“The questions often arise at the intersection of multiple regulations, calling for detailed assessment and interpretation,” Alma explains.
In more complex cases, they needed to involve external lawyers to ensure correct interpretation and compliance. She estimates that using Lawai has significantly reduced this need, while also speeding up processes. One example was the follow-up after a major reorganization:
“Previously, I would probably have had to double-check several of these issues with legal counsel.”
With the help of Lawai, she gained greater confidence in her answers, enabling continuous decision-making. This reduced the reliance on external legal counsel in straightforward and moderately complex cases – without compromising on quality or compliance.
Today, Lawai is a natural part of the process whenever Alma faces questions of regulatory interpretation — especially where different laws and employee rights overlap. With Lawai, she saves valuable time searching through legislation, preparatory works, case law, and other sources. She can now respond faster and support decision-making more effectively.
Typical examples include managers asking whether a temporary contract can be lawfully extended, or when uncertainties about overtime rules arise that aren’t explicitly covered in the company’s policy.
"Lawai has made us more efficient, more independent, and better equipped to resolve legal matters internally — faster and with greater confidence.”
– Lawai has made us more efficient, more independent, and better equipped to resolve legal matters internally — faster and with greater confidence.
Outstanding quality
What reassured Alma was learning that Lawai is purpose-built for Norwegian labor law, based on a closed and quality-controlled source base.
“Lawai gives me a completely different level of confidence in my work. It’s far more reliable than searching the internet or relying on open AI tools like ChatGPT or Jussi, which often produce incorrect or vague answers.”
She also values the added security of knowing that Lawai does not collect or learn from the information she enters — a crucial factor in complex personnel cases.
Alma has also become more conscious about how she frames her questions:
"I wish I had realized earlier how much effective prompting helps you get the most out of the tool.”
– Lawai gives me a completely different level of confidence in my work. It’s far more reliable than searching the internet or relying on open AI tools like ChatGPT or Jussi, which often produce incorrect or vague answers.
Building legal confidence in daily HR work
Alma has learned a lot along the way. Lawai refers to specific legal provisions, updated case law, and explains potential gray areas. This gradually builds confidence in HR law — a field that is constantly evolving.
“I’ve become better at formulating precise and targeted questions, which creates more awareness and structure in the way I work.”
Her experiences also show the potential of using Lawai as a tool for training managers and employees. By standardizing practice and sharing the same foundation for legal assessments, the organization can make more consistent and correct decisions — and avoid misunderstandings that can occur when regulations are interpreted differently.
– Try it! You’ll be positively surprised — and pretty soon wonder how you ever managed without it.
A tool every organization can benefit from
Alma’s recommendation is clear:
“Try it! You’ll be positively surprised — and pretty soon wonder how you ever managed without it.”
"You’ll quickly notice how it saves time, boosts your confidence, and frees up capacity to focus on what truly creates value in the organization."
For Alma, it’s not about replacing expertise but about working smarter, safer, and more effectively:
"For me, Lawai is an invaluable extra resource — helping me support the organization more strongly and focus on long-term HR priorities.”
