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Pregnancy and employment
...is an employer allowed to ask, and what are your rights at work during your pregnancy and maternity leave ... strongly that it’s important for employees to be aware of their rights. She says that both pregnant women...
Article Råd og tips Sept. 12 2023 -
Could risk 36 months of quarantine
...anonymous due to privacy laws): Was going to fire an employee unfairly – This member had gotten a job which ... claimed that they were dissatisfied with the employee’s work performance and so wanted to let him go...
Article Aktuelt Apr. 29 2021 -
– 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...
Article Råd og tips Dec. 13 2022 Podcast -
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...
Article Råd og tips Nov. 3 2023 -
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 -
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...
Article Råd og tips June 9 2022 -
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...
Article Råd og tips Nov. 13 2023 -
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...
Article Aktuelt Jan. 9 2024 -
Temporary lay-off
...what does it mean? A temporary lay-off is when an employee is temporarily relieved of his/her duty to work ... of time. It may be in both the employer's and employee's interest not to permanently terminate the employment...
Article Mar. 13 2015 -
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...
Article Råd og tips June 28 2024 -
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...
Article Råd og tips Nov. 13 2023 -
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...
Article Aktuelt Aug. 24 2023 -
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...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 20 2022 -
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...
Article Råd og tips June 30 2023 -
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 -
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...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 16 2022 -
The employment contract
...contract is to stipulate the employer's and employee's rights and obligations and contain all significant ... appointments and is important to ensure that both the employee and employer clearly understand the working conditions...
Article Mar. 13 2015 -
Salary and Negotiations
...employment rights and working conditions. Representatives in the private sector have a contractual right of workplace ... workplace co-determination and the right to negotiate salary terms on behalf of members. Private sector...
Article Feb. 17 2015 -
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 -
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...
Article Aktuelt Nov. 3 2023 -
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...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 4 2019 -
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...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 20 2020 -
Just starting out and expecting a raise? (Okay, but it’s not a sure thing)
...career-related development. And if you have the right focus at work, you can look forward to strong salary ... agreements ensure that Tekna group members will have the right to enter into salary negotiations at their workplace...
Article Aktuelt Jan. 8 2024 -
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 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
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