sluttoppgjør

Sluttoppgjør is a term used to describe the final settlement of all financial matters between parties when an agreement, contract, or relationship ends. The concept is commonly applied in employment, real estate and corporate transactions, but can also arise in contexts such as bankruptcy, insurance settlements, or civil disputes. It denotes the closing of accounts, where outstanding payments are calculated and settled and any credits or debits are resolved.

In the context of employment, sluttoppgjør refers to the final wages and related items paid to an employee after termination. Typical elements include salary for days worked up to the termination date, accrued vacation pay or holiday allowance, reimbursement of expenses, and any severance or negotiated settlement. Deductions for taxes, pension contributions, or outstanding advances are also settled. The payment is usually made at termination or in accordance with the employment contract, collective agreement, or applicable laws.

In real estate or business transactions, sluttoppgjør denotes the closing of accounts at the time of sale, dissolution, or merger. This includes settling the purchase price with adjustments for items such as property taxes, utilities, deposits, commissions, and any credits or debits arising from the final accounting of the asset or enterprise.

The process typically involves preparing a settlement statement that lists all items, reconciling amounts by mutual agreement, and providing supporting documentation. Disputes over the sluttoppgjør may be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or formal dispute resolution procedures in courts or arbitration. The term derives from Norwegian, combining slutt (end) and oppgjør (settlement).