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Arbeidstilsynet – the labour inspection authority in Norway

Arbeidstilsynet is the labour inspection authority in Norway. Here we collect step-by-step guides, news and topics linked to this authority. Twoja Norwegia is an independent information portal, not an official government website.

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You lost your job in Norway: what to do on the first day

You received a termination notice and suddenly everything looks different: salary, rent, NAV, documents. Don’t try to sort out your whole life in one day. First secure your documents, check the notice period, register as a job seeker and determine whether you may be entitled to dagpenger.

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D&A and HK-dir: legal exams, recognition on hold
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Legal exams, suspended promotion. What next for Polish skilled workers?

HK-dir confirmed the legality of exams organized by D&A Spesialistene, but some applications for recognition of certificates are awaiting the ministry's interpretation. Documents collected by Wataha show the scale of the problem and raise questions about employee development and the purpose of integration.

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Workplace bullying in Norway. When do "jokes" become humiliation?

Constant teasing, being excluded, undermining someone’s competence — when is it bullying, and when is it a conflict or justified criticism? We explain Norwegian definitions, warning signs and ways to react. This is an introduction to a conversation with Anna Willder, an expert psychologist at Twoja Norwegia.

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