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The Norwegian construction industry sought verification of Polish exams. HK-dir has put some cases on hold and is waiting for the ministry's interpretation. The agency admitted it has no assessment of the financial consequences for people who continue to work in the meantime.
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.
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.
"We'll sign the contract later", "we'll calculate the hours", "overtime is included in the pay". At the start of a new job it's easy to take everything on trust. Check what you can expect from the first day and which documents are worth keeping before the first problem occurs.
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.
You've been offered a job and now face an employment contract. Before you sign, check not only the salary. Type of employment, the number of hours, the probation period, allowances and the notice period may matter more than a single well-worded sentence in the job offer.
Do you have ten years of experience, send your CV and get silence? The problem is not always a lack of qualifications. Sometimes the employer simply does not see them quickly enough. We show how to prepare a CV and application in Norwegian, without empty buzzwords and without copying the same text to every company.
Sent a few CVs and heard nothing? That doesn't mean jobs in Norway are only obtained through connections. We'll show you where to actually look for vacancies, how to use Twoja Norwegia, NAV and FINN, how to broaden your search and what to do to avoid sending documents into the void.
Are you starting work in Norway? Don’t leave your skattekort for later. Without an available tax card, the employer must withhold 50% of the salary. Check how to submit an application, when an ID-kontroll is required and what to check before your first payday.
Police, Skatteetaten, tax card, EU/EEA registration, change-of-address notification. Instead of traveling from office to office, you can combine some matters at SUA. Check when it makes sense and how to prepare for the visit.
25% tax, no ordinary tax return and no later reconciliation. PAYE looks very simple, but it does not always mean the lowest tax. See who can use kildeskatt, when it is worth calculating the ordinary tax rules and why you should not decide to leave PAYE blindly.
Sick absence in Norway is rising again. In Q2 2026 it amounted to 6.7%, and particular problems include longer sick leaves, mental health issues, and high absence in the health and social care sector.
Polish skilled workers take exams and seek recognition of qualifications in Norway. We ask HK-dir and other institutions where the reported blockages come from and who bears their cost.
