If you’ve been dismissed, received a warning from your employer, wish to report an issue at the workplace, haven’t been paid, or in any other way are in conflict with your employer, we recommend that you contact a lawyer to discuss your case.
In employment conflicts, deadlines are short, and the relationship between you and your employer can quickly become tense and feel very confrontational. A lawyer can help resolve the conflict quickly and amicably, or protect your rights if the conflict continues and ends up in court.
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If you have received a notice of termination or fear that it might happen, we recommend that you contact one of our lawyers as soon as possible.
You have strong rights as an employee, and we will help you protect them.
Our lawyers can help you:
Participate in a consultation meeting
Request an explanation for your termination
Demand and conduct negotiations
Protect your rights
Your employer must have a valid reason to terminate your employment. The threshold for dismissing an employee is high, and the employer must be able to present a well-founded basis before proceeding. This means they must have thoroughly investigated the case and base the dismissal on accurate facts.
Before terminating your employment, the employer is required to hold a consultation meeting with you to discuss the basis for dismissal. The dismissal must be in writing and include information about your rights. You are entitled to a written explanation for the dismissal and at least one month’s notice.
If your employer has not followed these procedures, you generally have the right to file a lawsuit and continue in your position. However, deadlines are short, so we recommend that you contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
If you’re unsure whether your employer has respected your rights, contact us for a free consultation about your case.
Your employer must have a valid reason to dismiss you, and even then, the bar is high. You’re also entitled to receive a written explanation for your dismissal.
If you’ve been dismissed without cause, this is illegal. You have the right to challenge the dismissal and remain in your position during the process.
Contact us for a free consultation about your situation.
If your employer doesn’t pay your salary, it may be because the company is nearing bankruptcy or because your boss is trying to avoid paying. The first step is to notify your employer that your salary hasn’t been paid.
If you suspect bankruptcy is the reason, you must act quickly. You may be able to claim your wages from the government’s wage guarantee scheme through NAV, but only after your employer has officially filed for bankruptcy. These claims can quickly become outdated if your employer delays filing. We recommend contacting us for help in this situation.
If you haven’t been paid because your employer refuses to, you should contact a lawyer immediately. Short deadlines also apply here, and our lawyers can help you assert your claim so you receive the pay you deserve.
As an employee, you have the right to report unethical or unlawful conditions at work. If your workplace has more than five employees, your employer is required to have whistleblowing procedures explaining how to report. The employer must investigate the report properly. It is illegal to retaliate against whistleblowers, including through threats, harassment, discrimination, or similar actions.
If you want to report something but are afraid of the consequences—or if you’re being harassed by your employer because you’ve reported something—contact us.
Adalat will assist you in consultation meetings, negotiations, and court proceedings.
In employment disputes, free legal aid depends on your income. You are entitled to legal aid if:
You are single and earn less than NOK 350,000 per year before tax, and your assets are under NOK 100,000.
If you are married or have a cohabiting partner, your combined income must be under NOK 540,000 before tax, with total assets under NOK 150,000.
When legal aid depends on your income, you must also pay a small deductible fee to receive assistance.
Click here for more information about free legal aid and the rules that apply.
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