What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking bereavement leave in Norway, and how is pay calculated?

In Norway, bereavement leave for a supported employee who is caring for a terminally ill close relative at home is available for 20 days. However, it is important to note that bereavement leave is not a statutory entitlement in Norway. As a result, the pay during bereavement leave depends on the agreement between the employer and the supported employee.

To apply for bereavement leave, the supported employee must obtain permission from their manager.

What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking educational leave in Norway, and how is pay calculated?

Employees in Norway who wish to take educational leave must meet specific eligibility criteria:

• They must have worked for at least 3 years, with the last 2 years being continuous employment with the same employer.
• The total work experience must be at least 6 years.

The purpose of the leave is to attend organized vocational or educational studies. Importantly, this type of leave is unpaid unless an agreement specifically states otherwise. The duration for educational leave can be up to 3 years.

Employees need to submit a written application, including details of the type of education, course duration, and how it will be pursued. Employers may postpone the leave for up to 1 year if it significantly disrupts business operations. Educational leave cannot be used for education primarily recreational or hobby-based.

If an employee has taken educational leave before, they cannot take it again until the interval since the commencement of the previous leave is at least twice its duration and at least 1 year. This restriction is waived if the previous leave lasted less than a month.

If an employee has already taken 3 years of educational leave, they must complete a new qualifying period before they can reapply.

What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking religion-related leave in Norway, and how is pay calculated?

In Norway, employees who are not members of the Church of Norway are eligible for up to 2 days of unpaid leave per year to celebrate religious holidays. To be eligible for this leave, employees must provide their employer with a 14-day notice in advance. Employers have the option to request that employees work extra hours without additional overtime pay to make up for the time taken off for religious leave.

What are the guidelines for military service leave in Norway including length, eligibility, application rules, and pay calculation?

In Norway, employees are entitled to a leave of absence for military service. To ensure their ability to resume employment after completing their service, employees must notify their employer in advance of the commencement of military service. It is important to note that employers are not obligated to allow employees to resume their duties until 1 month after receiving notification of the date on which the employee can return to work.