Tilsetting

Tilsetting is the act of appointing a person to a job or position, typically involving the formal hiring process and the granting of employment. The term is used in Norwegian to describe both private-sector and public-sector hires, and can refer to permanent or temporary appointments as well as interim positions.

In practice, tilsetting usually includes several common steps. A vacancy is advertised or announced, applications are submitted, and candidates are screened for qualifications. This is followed by assessments, interviews, and a selection decision. A job offer or appointment letter is issued, and employment terms are formalized in a contract or agreement. Some tilsetting processes also include a probationary period.

In the public sector, tilsetting is often governed by principles of merit, transparency, and equality. Open advertisements, explicit qualification criteria, and documented decision-making are common features. The process aims to ensure fair competition and appropriate allocation of public resources, with decisions that can be reviewed or appealed under applicable laws and regulations.

The legal framework surrounding tilsetting in Norway includes general employment law, notably the Arbeidsmiljøloven (Working Environment Act), which governs employment relationships and working conditions. For public-sector tilsetting, additional procedural rules apply through the Forvaltningsloven (Public Administration Act) and sector-specific regulations, emphasizing documentation, rationales for decisions, and due process.

The outcome of tilsetting is an employment relationship, established by an employment contract or appointment letter. Terms typically cover salary, working hours, benefits, and any probationary or term-length conditions. Tilsetting marks the formal entry of an individual into a role within an organization.