NorwayArbeid 9 · Work, economy and sustainability
Ali has got a job in a shop. What does the Working Environment Act (arbeidsmiljøloven) say about his employment contract?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Ali har fått jobb i en butikk. Hva sier arbeidsmiljøloven om arbeidsavtalen hans?
- aHe must have a written employment contract.Han skal ha en skriftlig arbeidsavtale.Correct answer
- bA spoken agreement with the boss is enough.En muntlig avtale med sjefen er nok.
- cHe does not need a contract if he works part-time.Han trenger ingen avtale hvis han jobber deltid.
Why?
All employees must have a written employment contract (arbeidsavtale), including those who work part-time or for a short period. The contract states, among other things, the work tasks, the pay and the working hours.
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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.
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