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Salary in Norway: 6 things you need to know
...famous for their trade unions, favourable workers’ rights, and perhaps mostly, high salaries. Yet, there ... typically agreed upon between the employer and the employee as part of their written contract. Your wages...
Article Working in Norway May 18 2022 -
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...
Article Råd og tips May 13 2022 -
Your right to receive sickness benefits while on unpaid parental leave
...does being on unpaid parental leave influence your right to receive sickness benefits? If you are currently ... going on unpaid parental leave will affect their right to receive sickness benefits. We tell them that...
Article Råd og tips May 11 2022 -
“I’ve been wondering…?”: Nine common career development questions
...decisions? Or are you already regarded by other employees as being too bossy? Do you have leadership potential ... locally in your area and online. What kind of job is right for me? Whether you’re looking for a new job, need...
Article Råd og tips Apr. 6 2022 -
Changes to home office laws finally passed
Flexibility’s becoming increasingly important to many employees, states Tekna President Lars Olav Grøvik. Aktuelt ... that these regulations don’t call into question employees’ current salary and working conditions. For example...
Article Aktuelt Apr. 6 2022 -
Travel time is work time
...to the law, work time is defined as the time an employee is at their employer’s disposal. One of the case’s ... work shows that it consists of three parts: The employee must be working or at work The ruling specifies...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 28 2022 -
Five steps to landing your first dream job
...about how you can make yourself as attractive an employee as possible. – For example, being a member of ... you’ve had a good day there, you’re probably in the right place. Yet she emphasizes that it’s still important...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 17 2022 -
You’re not safe from attacks on your home office – and have to take this stuff seriously!
Information Security indicates that a lot of employees haven’t gotten any training at their workplace ... software up-to-date. And can you avoid having admin-rights on your regular user devices? . Haugsbø says that...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 24 2022 -
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...
Article Aktuelt Feb. 24 2022 -
What you should know about severance agreements
What is a severance agreement? An employer and employee often enter into a severance agreement is when ... on which both parties have agreed before the employee’s termination date and which is binding for both...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 22 2022 -
– You have nothing to lose by trying to negotiate a higher starting salary
...contract? Career tips and guidance Beige Cta Jumped right in Most people dread going into a salary negotiation ... managerial responsibility for a large number of employees. – My proposal was beyond the scope of the HR...
Article Aktuelt Dec. 17 2021 -
The experts’ best advice on how you should combine your home office and personal life
...people you’re living with – and helps you get in the right frame of mind to work. I like putting on high heeled ... produce results. Dressing the part puts you in the right frame of mind to work. Manage your workday: You...
Article Råd og tips Nov. 30 2021 -
Must secure rights for working remotely
Tekna’s president is encouraging employees to secure their rights to work remotely. Aktuelt While Tekna ... that we insist on employees getting written contracts in place that secure their rights in connection with...
Article Aktuelt Oct. 6 2021 -
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...
Article Tips og triks Oct. 1 2021 -
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...
Article Aktuelt Sept. 24 2021 -
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...
Article Råd og tips Sept. 20 2021 -
Five reasons to take the salary survey
...value It’s important for employers that their employees perform well and are satisfied with their workplace ... development and other benefits, one way to reward employees is to offer them a good salary. ‘Salary losers’...
Article Aktuelt Sept. 16 2021 -
Sickness and Sick Leave
...pays? After having been employed for 2 months, an employee can self-certify their own illness for a period ... calendar days (weekends are also counted). This right may be used up to 4 times over the course of a 12-month...
Article Råd og tips Sept. 15 2021 -
Highly educated adults are the new trade unionists
...adults are most often members of a trade union: «Employees with advanced degrees are most often organized ... Immigrants have a lower degree of organization than employees having a non-immigrant background.» According...
Article Aktuelt Sept. 10 2021 -
The ultimate checklist for your pension
...on your pension at KLP. If you’re a government employee, you can get information about your pension at ... total of NOK 204,000. Step 3: Check if you have the right share amount As a rule, pension savings consist...
Article Råd og tips Sept. 1 2021 -
Membership benefits from A-Z
...living away from home for the first time. Having the right insurance cover is essential. You should have the ... leave, pension questions, intellectual property rights. This help is free and available only to members...
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– A simple country boy from Sunnmøre
...top-level management and arguing on behalf of employees. He has experience from working as a representative ... implemented, we’ll have to make sure that employees’ rights are protected and that any changes will be...
Article Aktuelt June 21 2021 -
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...
Article Aktuelt June 1 2021