What happens if I lose my job?
Losing your job can be tough, but you are not alone. NITO gives you security, support and help to get started with your job search and the way forward.
This is how NITO can help you:
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Possibility of membership fee exemption
You can join NITO as an unemployed person.
If you are unemployed or laid off, you will be exempt from paying membership fees. If you meet the requirements, NITO can cover the financial loss for the user fee deducted by NAV, according to the applicable rates at NAV.
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Free assistance in labour market matters
You can get free assistance in employment law matters from NITO's advisers in layoff and dismissal cases. Contact NITO's secretariat for advice and support in such cases. They know what you are entitled to and how such processes should take place.
In order to receive assistance in employment matters, you must have become a member at least 3 months before your case became relevant.
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Support for skills development
As an unemployed person, you can apply for support for competence-enhancing courses for up to NOK 20,000 per year. The course you take will help you get back into working life faster.
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Free career guidance
What are your wishes and goals? Along the way, it may be a good idea to discuss with an objective party. Know that NITO offers personal career guidance. The offer is free of charge.
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Help with CV and job application
As an unemployed person, it is first and foremost important to keep up with the labour market and apply for relevant jobs. NITO will help you write a good application and make your CV relevant.
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Help to move your pension
When you become unemployed, you will also be withdrawn from your employer's pension scheme. If you have had a defined contribution pension in the private sector, the costs of managing your pension will be deducted from your pension capital certificate .
These costs are generally unnecessarily high, and can amount to many thousands of kroner less in pension on the day you retire.
Read about the membership offer that allows you to get more in pension
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Loans pending wage security
Has your employer gone bankrupt? NITO can give you an interest-free loan on the amount you are owed while you wait for wage guarantee coverage from NAV.
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Financial security
If you become unemployed or laid off, NITO's income insurance can give you extra financial security during a demanding period, in addition to any benefits from NAV.
To be entitled to payment, the insurance must have been purchased at least 180 days before you receive notice of unemployment or layoff.