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Law in Norway. , in the article below you will find important information about working in Norway. It is very important that you know your rights and obligations at work. Below you will find important information, for example about remuneration or working time.

Remuneration

There is no single general minimum wage in Norway, but in a few industries it is provided for workers. For example, in the construction industry for people educated in the profession it will be 220kr / h, but if you have no education but have already worked for a year in this industry, you should get 206,50kr / h. In the cleaning industry, the salary is 196,04kr / h, and during overtime, you are entitled to a minimum additional 27kr / h. The minimum wage for an educated electrician is 225,15kr / h, without education the rate is 196,47kr / h. In the freight transport industry, i.e. where the vehicle weight is greater than 3,5 tons, the minimum wage is 185,50 kr / h. If you work in any industry other than those mentioned above, you can contact a trade union to find out about the minimum wage.

You should be given a so-called lønnsslipp when your wages are paid or immediately after you receive them. This document shows what your gross salary is. And what tax was deducted, whether other deductions were made from the gross salary. How much do you get paid (net salary) and the method of calculating the holiday allowance? If you do not receive a lønnsslipp, you must request it from your employer.

Deductions

When it comes to deductions from wages, the main rule is that the employer has no right to do so rights make deductions from your salary or holiday allowance. Even if you destroy or lose something, you must agree to a deduction from your salary to account for the losses. If you work in one of the industries where the minimum wage is set, it is not possible to agree that you will cover the damage from the salary you receive.

The holiday allowance replaces your holiday pay and amounts to at least 10,2% of your gross wage. In Norway, the main rule is that all workers are entitled to holiday and holiday allowance. You are entitled to 25 working days' holiday a year. The employee has the right and obligation to use the vacation in full, and the employer is obliged to provide him with a full vacation. However, you must remember to ask your employer about the time off two months in advance. You also have the right to request that you take three weeks of uninterrupted leave during the main holiday period, this is from June 1 to September 30.

The holiday allowance is paid in the following year before going on holiday or on termination of employment. For people over 60, the holiday allowance is 12,5% ​​and they are also entitled to an extra week of holiday leave.

Working time

As an employee in Norway, you always have the right to know when and how much you will work. As a rule, normal working hours in Norway are 9 hours per 24 hours (normal working day) and 40 hours per 7 days (normal working week).

There are a few exceptions, however. If you work overtime, you are entitled to an allowance of at least 40% of the agreed hourly wage, and it must always be paid. You can also enter into a written agreement with your employer that overtime will be fully or partially settled in the form of time off.

If you work for more than 5,5 hours, you are entitled to at least one short break. If you work 8 hours, you are entitled to a break of at least 30 minutes. You must know that in the absence of a suitable break room, the break is treated as paid working time. If you work 2 hours longer than normal working hours, you are entitled to an additional 30-minute break which will also be considered working time.

Additionally, it is worth knowing that employees are entitled to at least 11 hours of uninterrupted time off within 24 hours and 35 hours of uninterrupted time off within 7 days.

Night work (between 21:00 and 6:00) and work on Sundays is in principle not allowed, unless the nature of the work requires it. Remuneration for work during this period must be agreed in writing in the employment contract. The time you are at the employer's disposal must be recorded as working hours.

Agreement

If you work in Norway, you are always entitled to a written employment contract. This applies regardless of the form of employment (indefinite / fixed-term) and how long you will work, even if it is only for one day. There are no exceptions to this rule.

The employer is responsible for concluding a written employment contract, it is valid and confirms your employment. The employment contract must contain information such as salary, date of payment of salary, working hours, holiday allowance and duration of the contract.

The employment contract must be concluded as soon as possible and signed by both parties. Remember that it cannot be later than one month after starting work. Read and understand what the employment contract contains. Caritas Norge can help you with this for free, click here for more information.

Employment

The main rule in Norway is that an employee should be employed for an indefinite period. The contract is then valid until it is terminated by one of the parties. If your employment contract has an end date, it means you are on a fixed-term contract. You can also work for a temporary employment agency. In this case, the agency is your employer and employs you to work for others. You cannot then have working conditions and wages worse than permanent workers who perform similar work.

If you work at different times of the day, your employer must create a timesheet with your working hours. This schedule should be prepared as early as possible, but not later than two weeks before the start of work. It should be easily accessible to employees.

If the employer terminates the employment contract, he must have a good reason to do so and the dismissal must be in writing. You are entitled to work and pay on a notice period of one month, unless your contract of employment provides otherwise. This counts from the first day of the month following termination. In the event of a serious breach of your employment contract, your employer may dismiss you immediately.

Your employer may send you on a layoff if you have a difficult economic situation. This means that the obligation to work and pay wages temporarily ceases. You must be notified in advance and can apply for NAV Unemployment Benefit.

Working environment

As an employee in Norway, you have the right to a safe working environment. There are high safety requirements in the workplace, many of which are regulated by law. The employer is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment.

The employer and the employees must assess the possible risks in the workplace. He is also responsible for implementing measures to remove or reduce the risk of sickness or injury to workers at work. Your employer must provide training in a language you understand so that you are aware of safety measures and more.

All Norwegian companies must have their own social trustee, chosen by the employees. As an employee, you need to know who the shop steward is and how you can contact them. The shop steward's job is to ensure that the employer fulfills his obligations for the safety, health and welfare of the employee. You can contact your trusted husband also about problems at work.

Employee obligations

As an employee, you also have a duty to contribute to a safe and healthy workplace. Follow the company's guidelines, use the required protective equipment, and help avoid accidents and injuries. Inform the employer and the social trustee about the dangerous working conditions.

Additionally, you should have a health and safety card. This is a mandatory ID that all construction workers and cleaners must visibly wear at the workplace. The employer is responsible for ordering your health and safety card. The card is personal and valid for the duration of employment, but must be renewed after two years. If you have not received a health and safety card, contact your employer.

Read our next article: Working time on holidays - what do we need to know?

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