What you need to know about sick leave

Audience
‍The course is designed for managers, HR staff, elected representatives and others who are responsible for the follow-up of employees in the event of sick leave. It is suitable for both the public and private sectors, and is particularly relevant for businesses that want to strengthen their work with presence, early efforts and good cooperation between employer, employee and NAV.

Learning objectives
‍The course provides a practical and clear introduction to the regulations and the most important roles and duties that apply in case of sick leave. Participants learn what is required in different phases of sick leave, from self-report to long-term sick leave, and how good communication, duty of activity and participation can contribute to a faster return to work. The course also provides insight into facilitation, follow-up plans and NAV's involvement.

After completing the course, you will

• Understand the rights and obligations of the employer and employee in the event of sick leave
• Be able to use self-report and sick leave correctly, and know the rules of duration
• Have knowledge of the duty to act and the employee's duty to participate
• Know the employer's responsibility for the organisation, follow-up plans and dialogue meetings
• Understand the role of NAV and the requirements for documentation and reporting
• Know how sick leave can be prevented through good dialogue and early efforts