Probationary period
When you are employed by the Norwegian state (as is the case when you work for the university) you are normally subject to a six months probationary period.
Termination during probation
As a newly employed, you are to be given the necessary guidance you need to do your job and regular feedback about the quality and acceptability of your work, as well as an evaluation of your work during the probationary period. Your employer must be able to supply sufficient documentation that such guidance, feedback and evaluation has found place before any notice of termination is given during the probation period.
Your leader will invite you for an introduction call and two evaluating meetings during your probationary period. These forms (only in Norwegian) will be used as support material:
Your employment can be terminated with a 1 month notice during your probationary period if:
- You are unable to do the work required for your job
- If you fail to meet the reasonable requirements for skills or reliability
Probationary period regulations
In the case of an employee`s absence during the probationary period, HiØ may prolong the probationary period equivalent to the period the employee has been absent. This requires a written notification about the employer`s authority to do so.
The probationary period regulations are available under the Norwegian Civil Service Act § 15, (in Norwegian), and included in the contract of employment.
New probationary period when changing from one position to another within HiØ
When an employee changes from one position at HiØ to another, the employee is required to undergo a new probationary period. The appointment board for civil servants must decide if a new probationary period should not not apply.