Hi there, it seems like you are using an outdated browser. Vi highly recommend that you are using the latest version of your browser. Tekna.no supports Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari and Opera, among others. If you are not able to update your browser to the latest version, other browsers are available here: http://browsehappy.com

Signing the contract

What to know before signing an employment contract?

You’ve gotten the job and been sent the employment contract you’re now holding in your hands. What should you think about before signing it?

Join Tekna

We can help you with your employment contract

Before signing

Make sure to go through the employment contract checklist on your own before returning your signed contract.

Check out these points

Nærbilde av en hånd med en pen som signerer en avtale

Locked padlock

Teknas lawyers help you

As a Tekna member we offer you assistance in reviewing your employment contract legally and strategically before signing.

We can help you

Important: Don’t forget pension!

Check out the pension schemes, as there are large variations in the occupational pension schemes in the private sector. If the pension is poor, you may need more salary.

New job? Don’t forget to check pension!

Advice before signing the employment contract

Nærbilde av en hånd med en pen som signerer en avtale

11 things you need to check

Review this checklist before signing an employment contract.

Bilde av en yngre mann og en eldre mann som sitter ved et bord med en PC

Check out these 5 points before signing a contract

Have you got a job offer and are ready for signing an employment contract?

Illustrasjonsbilde av flere menn i dress som sitter og snakker sammen foran et vidu.

You have nothing to lose by trying to negotiate a higher starting salary

Should you just accept the offer, or is it okay to negotiate your starting salary?

Anette Moldrem ute

Negotiate your starting salary. If you don’t, you can lose out on a lot of money.

If you drop negotiating your starting salary, you might lose out on earning several thousand extra kroner a month.

Ung kvinne står i moderne kontorlokaler og ser til høyre

Particularly independent position - no overtime pay

When you have a leading - or a particularly independent position, you’re exempted from the regulations on work time. This means no overtime payment.

High on a mountain

Vacation rights in Norway

Your vacation rights are stipulated by the Norwegian Holiday Act. Some employees still have the right to take a longer vacation than normally granted by law through their own agreement.

Where are you in your career?

Illustrasjon - øke kompetanse

Career development

Illustrasjon - Finn jobben

Job search

Illustrasjon - Skrive søknad og CV

CV and cover letter

Illustrasjon Intervjuet

Job interview tips

Illustrasjon arbeidskontrakt

Employment contract

Working in Norway