Contracts, pay, working hours, holiday and dismissal. What you are entitled to and where to get help if an employer breaks the rules.
Have you lost your job or do you know you will lose it soon? Registering as an arbeidssøker is one of the first steps at NAV. Registration itself does not yet mean that dagpenger are granted, but without it you cannot access some benefits and support.
Can't afford a lawyer in Norway? New rules for fri rettshjelp have applied since the end of 2025. We explain step by step who can receive assistance, how to check your situation and where to submit an application.
Norway - Know Your Rights. Thanks to the "Know Your Rights" campaign, foreign workers in Norway were made aware of their rights and obligations. This helps them be less vulnerable to exploitation. The campaign focused on providing
Are you planning a move to Norway? Before you pack the car, check your job, housing, documents and the budget for the first weeks. Then we will guide you through registration, skattekort, D-nummer or fødselsnummer and the first formalities after arrival.
Do you work in Norway but your child lives in Poland? You may be entitled to the Norwegian child benefit, and for a young child also to the cash-for-care benefit. We explain step by step which country pays the benefit, what documents to prepare and where to submit the application.
Have you lost your job or has your employer sharply reduced your working hours? You may be entitled to dagpenger from NAV. Check the current income thresholds, the benefit amount and the most important steps so you don't lose money due to formalities.
