NorwayArbeid 11 · Work, economy and sustainability
What is the main rule about employment in the Working Environment Act (arbeidsmiljøloven)?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva er hovedregelen om ansettelse i arbeidsmiljøloven?
- aAll new employees must be employed on a temporary basis for at least one year.Alle nye arbeidstakere skal ansettes midlertidig i minst ett år.
- bAs a main rule, employees must be employed on a permanent basis.Arbeidstakere skal som hovedregel ansettes fast.Correct answer
- cOnly Norwegian citizens can get a permanent job.Bare norske statsborgere kan få fast jobb.
Why?
Permanent employment (fast ansettelse) is the main rule in Norway. Temporary employment is only allowed in some cases, for example when you are going to stand in for someone else.
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The Working Environment Act (arbeidsmiljøloven) sets a limit for normal working hours. How many hours a week is the limit?Correct answer:40 hours
Arbeidsmiljøloven setter en grense for vanlig arbeidstid. Hvor mange timer i uken er grensen? — 40 timer
Arbeid 13
Mona works overtime, that is, more than the normal working hours. What is she entitled to?Correct answer:An addition to her normal pay for the hours she works overtime.
Mona jobber overtid, altså mer enn den vanlige arbeidstiden. Hva har hun rett til? — Et tillegg til vanlig lønn for timene hun jobber overtid.
Arbeid 14
Can an employer dismiss a permanent employee without any reason?Correct answer:No, there must be a valid reason, and it must be in writing.
Kan en arbeidsgiver si opp en fast ansatt uten noen grunn? — Nei, det må være en saklig grunn, og det skal skrives.
Arbeid 15
Which public agency makes sure that employers follow the Working Environment Act (arbeidsmiljøloven)?Correct answer:Arbeidstilsynet (the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority)
Hvilken offentlig etat passer på at arbeidsgivere følger arbeidsmiljøloven? — Arbeidstilsynet
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