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So, You (Think You) Have a Bad Job?

...salon I was trying in Tucson, Arizona, USA. … employee rights,international workplace,labor union,working ... a paid day off, she has to trade with another employee to get them to work for her that day and then...

– Why it’s a good idea to ask for a salary review now

...necessarily knows the value of your competency. Because employees are working remotely more now than ever, it can ... themselves. – You should focus on yourself because employees are compensated according to their job tasks and...

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Vacation rights in Norway

Who has the right to take vacation days in Norway? How do you earn vacation pay? How much vacation can ... These are your vacation rights stipulated by the Norwegian Holiday Act. Right to vacation days and vacation...

Choose the right type of business

...type of business is key to determining what your rights and obligations, liability, risk and taxation will ... reduces personal risk and gives you advantages as an employee, too. There are also other ways of running a business...

The big salary increases come when you change jobs

...hiring process. It’s also usually implied that an employee will get a pay increase when he or she changes ... skill set. There are of course also examples of employees whose salaries decreased, but this rarely happens...

Everything you need to know about salary cuts

Does an employer have the right to reduce employees’ salaries for financial reasons? Tekna’s attorneys ... claim that it’s within their mandate to reduce employees’ salaries if doing so is necessary for financial...

Will your pension be enough for retirement?

...for state and municipal government employees as well as employees in the healthcare sector. Contribution ... contribution plans and civil service pension plans for employees who were born after 1962[2]. Two rates: over and...

Membership benefits from A-Z

International Congress: United for a just future

Global has decided to prioritize advancing workers’ rights, building union power, confronting global capital ... opportunity to contribute to the organization of employees, as well as the development of better working...

Social welfare in Norway: The nuts and bolts

...each year”, Synne Lüthcke Lied explains. As an employee, your workplace covers your sick pay for the first ... union can guide you in the right direction, both in terms of applying for the right benefits and re-applying...

Have you reached retirement age – but still want to keep working?

...an earlier point in time and find out what your rights are should you choose to do so. If you’re less ... situation described above include public sector employees born in 1962 or earlier, as they might not profit...

How pensions work in Norway

of course. After only a year as a registered employee, you can sign into NAV and look at your earned ... good found in any enterprise with more than one employee. It requires your employer to pay a certain amount...

Non-Competition Clauses

...relationship that imposes restrictions on what an employee can do after the employment relationship has ended ... example of this is a regulation that says that the employee cannot work for companies that are in direct or...

New Report: Possible competence gap in offshore wind

...compared to the current offering. – The access to the right expertise is one of the bottlenecks for the industry ... 2035, there is an expectation that the number of employees with master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, and...

Make the Call: Five Great Questions to Ask Before Applying for a Job

...most like to see your new employee take care of and check off your list right away? How will the arrival ... arrival of your new employee make your lives easier? What would you say is the most fun or creative part of...

young employees have steep curves

...responsibility and generally being a developing employee has to make sense financially, this generates ... per cent. For our members this is very poor, so employees need to consider whether a higher salary will...

Porttrait: Working in Norway – without speaking Norwegian?

English as their official working language, but employees still benefit from Norwegian skills for social ... Norwegian language learning opportunities for employees. "Inevitably, mastering the local language is...

Don’t even think about doing any of these seven things during a salary negotiation

...certain steps you should take to move over to «the right side.» The average salary gives you a good indication ... give you information about company salaries for employees who have similar education levels and experience...

A moderate salary development in 2023

...the impact of the employer's tax, which affects employees with a salary above 850,000 Norwegian kroner, ... companies at the expense of employees. "If companies are doing well, employees should get their fair share...

2022: Good news: Increased tax deductions for your Tekna dues!

Aktuelt "This increase strengthens organized employees’ personal finances and makes it easier for them ... having a union backing you up that looks after your rights in the workplace. It pays to be a Tekna member...

What if the interviewer asks you to talk about your weaknesses?

...employer asks you to talk about your weaknesses as an employee: How do you answer them? Consultant Jon Fredrik ... opportunity to show the employer that you’re the right person for the job. – A lot of job seekers ask themselves...

We’re going for more content in English

...laid off or unemployed as well as promoting their rights. Professional networks has also been highlighted ... working life through close collaboration among employees, employers and politicians. But we’re now seeing...

Some tips for starting your own business

...because the contract hasn’t been fulfilled in the right way. We recommend the following with regard to contractual ... required by law for all employers and secures employees if they get work injuries that are caused by a...

Tips to help you get ready for your next salary review

...anxiety about being paid too little can damage an employee’s self-image over time. If you’re anxious about ... review meeting with their boss is perhaps what employees dread most at work. It feels very personal. You’re...

Employment in the public sector

...each appointment is processed. The law on public employees – hereafter called the Civil Servants Act – also ... servant law that applies to all public sector employees. The law also applies to officials wherever this...