Transition to a new position outside UiA
This is regulated by the employer's right to manage and direct.
The general rule is that leave can be granted for up to one year in these cases, regardless of whether the employee has been offered a permanent or temporary position.
The new position must be professionally relevant and related to the current role the employee holds at UiA. Furthermore, it is essential that granting leave does not cause significant difficulties for the employer, such as challenges in finding a substitute.
It is a strict requirement that the employee has worked at the University of Agder (UiA) for at least two years before leave is granted. Additionally, the employee will not be eligible for further leave under this provision until they have worked for three more years.
Transition to a new position within UiA
This is also regulated by the employer's right to manage and direct.
Normally, the employee should have worked at UiA for at least two years before leave is granted. Moreover, it must be in UiA's interest for the employee to transition to another position within the university. The closest administrative leaders of the relevant units must coordinate and clarify the situation.
Employees do not have the right to another leave under this provision until they have worked for three more years.