NorwayArbeid 12 · Work, economy and sustainability
The Working Environment Act (arbeidsmiljøloven) sets a limit for normal working hours. How many hours a week is the limit?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Arbeidsmiljøloven setter en grense for vanlig arbeidstid. Hvor mange timer i uken er grensen?
- a40 hours40 timerCorrect answer
- b30 hours30 timer
- c60 hours60 timer
Why?
As a main rule, normal working hours cannot be more than 9 hours a day and 40 hours a week. Many collective agreements give shorter working hours, for example 37.5 hours. Work beyond the limit is overtime.
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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.
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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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What is the job of a safety representative (verneombud) at a workplace?Correct answer:To make sure that the workplace is safe and has a good working environment.
Hva er oppgaven til et verneombud på en arbeidsplass? — Å passe på at arbeidsplassen er trygg og har et godt arbeidsmiljø.
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