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      26. Jan 2018Legislation, Human Rights and Equality, Regulations, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Justice, Acts of Parliament

      Regulation on the certification of equal pay systems of companies and institutions according to the ÍST 85 Standard - No. 1030 of 13 November 2017

      26 January 2018 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Ministry of Justice Regulation on the certification of equal pay systems of companies and institutions according to the ÍST 85 Standard - No. 1030 of 13 November 2017 Updated: 26 January 2018 Regulation on the certification of equal pay systems of companies and institutions according to the ÍST 85 Standard - No. 1030 of 13 November 2017 Tags Human Rights and Equality Regulations Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Ministry of Justice Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

      04. Jan 2018Mannréttindi og jafnrétti, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      New Icelandic law on Equal Pay Certification entered into force on January 1, 2018

      A bill of law (amendments to the Gender Equality Act 10/2008 ) that was submitted by the Minister of Social Affairs and Equality and passed by the Parliament with vast majority on June 1, 2017 came into force on January 1, 2018. Companies and institutions employing 25 or more workers, on annual basis, will be required to obtain equal pay certification of their equal pay system and the implementation thereof.

      04. Jan 2018Mannréttindi og jafnrétti, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      New Icelandic law on Equal Pay Certification entered into force on January 1, 2018

      A bill of law (amendments to the Gender Equality Act 10/2008 ) that was submitted by the Minister of Social Affairs and Equality and passed by the Parliament with vast majority on June 1, 2017 came into force on January 1, 2018. Companies and institutions employing 25 or more workers, on annual basis, will be required to obtain equal pay certification of their equal pay system and the implementation thereof.

      22. Nov 2017Education, Acts of Parliament, Legislation, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Adult Education Act No 27/2010

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Adult Education Act No 27/2010 Adult Education Act No 27/2010 Tags Education Acts of Parliament Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      20. Nov 2017Social Welfare and Families, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Reports

      The final report of the Nordic Welfare Watch

      The final report of the Nordic Welfare Watch has been published. This is a report in the „TemaNord“ series, which is devoted to the outcome of working groups or projects organized by the Nordic Council of Ministers.

      06. Nov 2017Foreign Nationals, Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Immigrant Affairs Act, No. 116/2012

      06 November 2017 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Immigrant Affairs Act, No. 116/2012 Immigrant Affairs Act, No. 116/2012, as amended by Act No

      06. Nov 2017Foreign Nationals, Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Immigrant Affairs Act, No. 116/2012

      06 November 2017 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Immigrant Affairs Act, No. 116/2012 Immigrant Affairs Act, No. 116/2012, as amended by Act No

      07. Feb 2012Social Welfare and Families, Reports, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Interim Report by the collaborative groupmonitoring welfarein the Suðurnes region

      <p>This interim report describes the situation in the Suðurnes region three years after the economic collapse of the autumn of 2008. It was prepared by a collaborative group monitoring welfare issues in the Suðurnes region on behalf of the <a href="/velferdarvaktin/">Welfare Watch</a>; the group's main task is to enhance collaboration between the local authorities in the region in the field of welfare.<br> </p>

      10. Jan 2011Reports, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Foreign Nationals

      Your rights - Important information for foreign women in Iceland

      <p>The Centre for Gender Equality has published a pamphlet for foreign women in Iceland and others who are interested in learning about gender equality in Iceland, rights and obligations.</p>

      20. Oct 2010Legislation, Social Welfare and Families, Housing, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      The Ombudsman for Debtors Act, No. 100/2010

      20 October 2010 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing The Ombudsman for Debtors Act, No. 100/2010 Updated: November 2018 The Ombudsman for Debtors Act, No. 100/2010 as amended by Act No

      12. Mar 2010Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Act on European Works Councils in Undertakings, No. 61/1999

      12 March 2010 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Act on European Works Councils in Undertakings, No. 61/1999 Act on European Works Councils in Undertakings, No. 61/1999, as amended by Act No

      15. Nov 2009Human Rights and Equality, Reports, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Women and Men in Iceland 2009

      Statistics of women and men in Iceland in 2009

      02. Dec 2008Social Welfare and Families, Human Rights and Equality, Reports, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Women and Men in Iceland 2008

      Statistics of women and men in Iceland in 2008.

      27. Feb 2008Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Act on Information and Consultation in Undertakings, No. 151/2006

      27 February 2008 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Act on Information and Consultation in Undertakings, No. 151/2006 Act on information and consultation in undertakings, No. 151/2006 as amended by Act No

      15. Dec 2007Social Welfare and Families, Human Rights and Equality, Reports, Heilbrigðisráðuneytið, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Women and Men in Iceland 2007

      Statistics of women and men in Iceland in 2007

      14. Jun 2007Social Welfare and Families, Human Rights and Equality, Reports, Heilbrigðisráðuneytið, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Parental Leave in Iceland – Bringing the Fathers in

      <p>The Icelandic Act on Maternity/Paternity and Parental Leave underwent significant changes in the year 2000. The leave was extended from six months to nine, parents who were active in the labor market were paid 80% of their average salaries during the leave and the payments were to come from a specific fund, financed through an insurance levy.</p>

      01. Jun 2007Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Holiday Allowance Act, No. 30/1987

      01 June 2007 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Holiday Allowance Act, No. 30/1987 Holiday Allowance Act, No. 30/1987 as amended by Act No

      01. Jun 2007Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Acts of Parliament, Social Welfare and Families, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Prohibition on Termination of Employment due to Family Responsibilities Act, No. 27/2000

      01 June 2007 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Prohibition on Termination of Employment due to Family Responsibilities Act, No. 27/2000 Prohibition on Termination of Employment due to Family Responsibilities Act, No. 27/2000

      04. May 2007Legislation, Life and Health, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Tobacco Control Act, No. 6/2002

      04 May 2007 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Tobacco Control Act, No. 6/2002 Updated: March. 2024 Tobacco Control Act, No

      15. Sep 2006Social Welfare and Families, Reports, Heilbrigðisráðuneytið, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Plan of Action to deal with Domestic and Sexual Violence

      This plan covers the measures which the Government intends to take in order to prevent domestic violence and sexual offences against children, and also measures to help the victims of violence and offences of this type.

      25. May 2005Legislation, Life and Health, Labour Market and Employment, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Act on Working Environment, Health and Safety in Workplaces, No. 46/1980

      25 May 2005 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Act on Working Environment, Health and Safety in Workplaces, No. 46/1980 Act on Working Environment, Health and Safety in Workplaces, No. 46/1980 as amended by Act No

      10. Mar 2004Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Foreign Nationals, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Foreign Nationals' Right to Work Act, No. 97/2002

      10 March 2004 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Foreign Nationals' Right to Work Act, No. 97/2002 Updated: December 2024 Foreign Nationals' Right to Work Act, No. 97/2002 as amended by Act No

      10. Mar 2004Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Act Respecting Labourers' Right to Advance Notice of Termination of Employment and to Wages on Account of Absence through Illness and Accidents, No. 19/1979

      10 March 2004 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Act Respecting Labourers' Right to Advance Notice of Termination of Employment and to Wages on Account of Absence through Illness and Accidents, No. 19/1979 Act respecting labourers' right to advance notice of termination of employment and to wages on account of absence through illness and accidents, No. 19/1979

      22. May 2002Housing, Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Rent Act, No. 36/1994

      22 May 2002 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Rent Act, No. 36/1994 Rent Act, No. 36/1994 as amended by Act No

      25. Feb 2002Legislation, Social Welfare and Families, Labour Market and Employment, Regulations, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Regulation regarding the Work of Children and Adolescents, No. 426/1999

      25 February 2002 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Regulation regarding the Work of Children and Adolescents, No. 426/1999 Regulation regarding the Work of Children and Adolescents No. 426/1999 Tags Social Welfare and Families Labour Market and Employment Regulations Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

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