The boss said: 'No work, you're going on permittering'? Don’t put this off
Permittering in Norway means temporary suspension from work, most often due to a lack of assignments, downtime, or problems on the employer’s side. For many employees, it’s a stressful and uncertain time: will there be money, what should be reported to NAV, and what documents are needed?
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In short
- Permittering does not mean termination of the contract, but it requires action from the employee.
- The employee must register with NAV and prepare the necessary documents.
- Quick action and complete documentation are important to avoid delays in benefit payments.
- Similar rules apply to those who have lost their job or have reduced working hours.
- MultiNOR offers assistance with NAV and permittering matters.
In this situation, the worst thing you can do is wait for 'someone else to handle everything.' With permittering, the employee must also take care of their own case.
Permittering is not the end of work, but it requires action
Permittering does not automatically mean termination of the contract. The employee is still linked to the employer but temporarily does not work or works reduced hours. In practice, this means your income may decrease, and you need to check your right to benefits from NAV.
To apply for benefits, you need to prepare the necessary documents and register with the NAV system as a job seeker. Simply receiving information from your employer about permittering is not enough.
Three things you should do right away
First: ask your employer for a document confirming permittering. This is usually the varsel om permittering. The document should include important information, such as the start date of permittering and the reason for the employer’s decision.
Second: don’t delay registering with NAV. For benefits, it’s important to register as a job seeker and keep up with your obligations in the system.
Third: check if you have all the documents and if you meet the income requirements for benefits. If you have also worked in another EEA country, for example in Poland, in some cases you may need a document confirming previous periods of employment and income.
The most common mistake: waiting
Many employees assume that since the employer sent them on permittering, the employer or NAV will handle everything. This is a mistake.
The employer has their own obligations, but the employee must ensure registration, application, and documents are in order. Missing an attachment, incomplete information, or acting too late can delay your payment.
What if it’s not permittering, but job loss?
Similar rules apply to people who have lost their job, their contract has ended, or their working hours have been significantly reduced. In these cases, you can also check if you are eligible to apply for unemployment benefits from NAV.
It is important, however, to distinguish the situation: permittering, job loss, contract termination, or reduction of hours may require different documents and a different approach.
Not sure what to choose? Better to check
If you’ve been put on permittering, lost your job, or don’t know if you can apply for benefits, it’s worth sorting things out right away. The sooner you check your documents and eligibility, the lower the risk of delays.
MultiNOR helps people working in Norway with matters related to NAV, permittering, and unemployment benefits. You can check which service fits your situation:
Benefit for those on permittering: https://www.multinor.no/zasilek-dla-bezrobotnych/permittering
Unemployment benefit after job loss: https://www.multinor.no/zasilek-dla-bezrobotnych/utrata-pracy
If you’re not sure which option to choose, briefly describe your situation. A specialist will check where to start and what documents will be needed.
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