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Probation
Probation is very common in Norwegian employment contracts. The purpose of probation is to establish ... they are not happy in the position or at the workplace. Agreement on probation In the private sector...
Article Råd og tips May 19 2026 -
Self-certified sick leave
Tekna. He explains that a previous Inclusive Workplace Agreement (IA Agreement) automatically granted ... such a solution would be beneficial at their workplace – something that is also in the employer’s interest...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 1 2026 -
Is my boss allowed to read my e-mail?
...and a reasonable expectation of privacy in the workplace. However, in certain situations an employer may ... accounts – meaning accounts created outside your workplace – are not subject to employer access. If you use...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 16 2026 -
Gender gap between women and men
...closely at the factors that influence pay in the Norwegian labour market. “Salary differences can partly ... study from the Institute for Social Research (in Norwegian). Read more about what you should pay attention...
Article Feb. 10 2026 -
Government sector
...of something bigger A representative at your workplace Salary Develop new skills Member benefits We are ... largest association within The Federation of Norwegian Professional Associations, which is also the largest...
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Working hours
...hours may be described in the staff handbook, workplace regulations, or other written documents. It is ... working hours as long as you are free to leave the workplace. Travel time to and from the regular place of...
Article Råd og tips Dec. 17 2025 -
Negotiate your starting salary: If you don’t, you can lose out on a lot of money
...people find salary negotiation scary. Half of Norwegian workers accept the job before they even ask about ... is a fixed amount set once a year (in norwegian) by the Norwegian government. It is used as the basis for...
Article Råd og tips Dec. 4 2025 -
Leading and particularly independent positions
...positions. Managerial position According to the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, a “managerial position” ... employee representative if one is available at your workplace. They can raise broader concerns about how working...
Article Råd og tips Nov. 7 2025 -
Tekna Representative and volunteer
...representatives Tekna representatives at your workplace Tekna representatives where you live Tekna representative ... representative or volunteer – whether at your workplace or at a school – is a role where you represent...
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Remote Work
...combine work at home with work at their regular workplace. hjemmekontor,fjernarbeid Råd og tips Home office ... an agreement on home office in such cases. The Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority supervises the regulation...
Article Råd og tips June 20 2025 -
AFP in the Private Sector – How the Scheme Works
...collective agreement must apply to the specific workplace where you actually work – otherwise you are not ... public sector? You may be entitled to AFP from the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) if you would...
Article Råd og tips June 14 2025 -
Mobbing in the Workplace
Workplace bullying can be defined as a situation in which an employee is repeatedly and over time subjected ... subjected to negative actions by others in the workplace. Råd og tips Bullying is prohibited. In the Working...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 24 2025 -
Working in Norway
...foreign workers seeking information about the Norwegian employment law and practical introduction to working ... The seminar will give you an introduction to Norwegian Employment Law and the main focus will be on practical...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 21 2025 Streaming -
Questions you should ask about getting a bonus at work
...of a workplace bonus plan. Keep reading to learn more about bonuses: bonus Råd og tips Workplace bonuses ... to determining bonuses as part of wages. The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority has also stated...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 6 2025 -
Things I wish I knew before I started working in Norway
...they wish they knew before embarking on their Norwegian adventure – and what advice they would give a ... “During a January dive in -10°C weather, the Norwegian briefing left me reliant on my buddy’s concise...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 4 2025 -
Porttrait: Working in Norway – without speaking Norwegian?
...what’s it really like being a non-Norwegian speaker at a Norwegian workplace? We turned to three of our members ... pros and cons of being a non-Norwegian speaker in a Norwegian workplace, Kate Kuzmina is crystal clear:...
Article Working in Norway Jan. 31 2025 -
Privacy Policy
We use your contact information, education and workplace to approve your membership application as well ... information will generally be limited to names and workplaces. Presenters, exhibitors and partners Tekna arranges...
Article Jan. 6 2025 -
Get started with your membership in Tekna
Salary statistics Entrepreneurs T Tekna groups (workplace groups) Tekna Magasinet Tekna Ung Teknisk Ukeblad ... in your membership if you are a member of the Norwegian national insurance. As a foreign student in Norway...
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Vacation rights in Norway
Taking holiday leave The main purpose of the Norwegian Holiday Act is to ensure that you take annual ... holiday than what the law guarantees. Under the Norwegian Holiday Act, you are entitled to 25 working days...
Article Råd og tips June 28 2024 -
Being a union representative is very exciting
...about half of the local members are non-native Norwegian speakers. Although he is originally from the Philippines ... representative: You have the opportunity to influence your workplace. You have close contact with company management...
Article Råd og tips Oct. 13 2023 -
Hiring Discrimination
...backgrounds in order to strengthen inclusive government workplaces; consequently, employers must give positive preferential ... Practices in Public Administration Chapter 5 (in Norwegian) on a party’s right to inspection with regard...
Article Råd og tips June 22 2023 -
– Seeing people put their feet up on the desk in front of their boss was a huge culture shock
...the language. Learn as much as you can about Norwegian culture by joining organized hikes and things ... to more about Ensieh Khasheh’s experience of Norwegian working life here: We have a right to speak up...
Article Tekna Magasinet June 20 2023 -
Whistleblowing in the Workplace
...about unethical or illegal conditions at your workplace. Hired workers also have the right to report these ... varslingsrett Råd og tips Whistleblowing in the workplace The rules on whistleblowing are intended to contribute...
Article Råd og tips June 13 2023 -
Salary settlement
...sectors, Tekna bargains through The Federation of Norwegian Professional Associations (Akademikerne). Tekna’s ... advice before salary negotiations start at your workplace. And if you want to help start up a group in your...
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Podcast: Working in Norway - A Beginner's Guide
...most essential thing to know before entering the Norwegian workforce? Alexander [02:02 - 02:25] I think the ... important thing to know when arriving here is that Norwegian working life tends to be less hierarchical than...
Article Working in Norway May 25 2023 Podcast
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