![]() Some also actively recruit directly from outside Norway, and allow people to speak English. They hire new immigrants in high paying supervising positions, have special programs for inclusion, and custom made language courses. It’s not all badĮven though discrimination is quite widespread, there are also employers who not only fight discrimination, but also embrace diversity. You should also read our article all about workplace bullying in Norway. This article focuses on what immigrants to Norway often face: discrimination because of nationality, ethnicity, religion and language. The official definition is rather long: “Discrimination is unfair treatment or impartiality because of age, political view, gender, pregnancy, childbirth or adoption, care responsibilities, ethnicity, religion, belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other significant characteristics of a person.” The Equality and Anti-Discrimination ActĪll Norwegian employers are also obliged to work systematically against discrimination.The specific laws that apply are available in Norwegian here: Laws that applyĭiscrimination in Norwegian workplaces is illegal under employment laws. Here is what you should know about workplace discrimination in Norway. If you feel unfairly treated because of your accent, that you don’t get job interviews because of your name, or that your employer is disrespectful of your ethnicity or religion, there are things you can do. ![]() Despite being one of the most equal countries in the world, it happens also in Norway. ![]() Nervous about taking a job in Norway? Here is our guide to discrimination in the workplace in Norway and the rules and regulations that apply.Īlmost anyone who moves to a new country, experiences discrimination to a certain degree.
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