NorwayArbeid 10 · Work, economy and sustainability
Sara is starting a new job and has a six-month probation period (prøvetid). What does that mean?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Sara begynner i en ny jobb og har seks måneders prøvetid. Hva betyr det?
- aThe employer can see whether she is suitable, and the notice period is shorter.Arbeidsgiveren kan se om hun passer, og oppsigelsestiden er kortere.Correct answer
- bShe must work overtime without extra pay if the boss asks her to.Hun må jobbe overtid uten ekstra betaling hvis sjefen ber om det.
- cShe gets no pay for the first months while she learns the job.Hun får ikke lønn de første månedene mens hun lærer jobben.
Why?
During the probation period you get your normal pay, but the employer can see whether you are suitable for the job. The notice period is shorter than usual. The probation period can be at most six months.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Norwegian, as shown above.
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