Are you entitled to salary in the event of bankruptcy?

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Yes, you are. You are entitled to earned salary and accrued holiday pay even if bankruptcy is declared. And then your employer will normally not have the funds to cover your claims.

But in Norway, we have a government wage guarantee scheme through NAV, so you can seek coverage for your claims.