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      24. Mar 2026Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Labour Market and Employment

      Labour market and employment

      Labour market and employment Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing The Labour Code is under the auspices of the Ministry of Social Affairs, which is ultimately responsible for this function of government. Legislation on labour and employment lays down the basic principles concerning the rights and obligations of workers and employers. It provides in general for minimum rights on the labour market

      23. Sep 2025Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Labour Market and Employment, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Act on on Bereavement Leave No. 77/2022

      Entered into force on 1 January 2023.

      23. Apr 2025Labour Market and Employment, Acts of Parliament, Legislation, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Unemployment Insurance Act, No. 54/2006

      as amended by Act No. 88/2008, No. 112/2008, No. 131/2008, No. 37/2009, No. 134/2009, No. 70/2010, No. 153/2010, No. 162/2010, No. 103/2011, No. 126/2011, No. 178/2011, No. 142/2012, No. 125/2014, No. 85/2015,No. 88/2015, No. 128/2018, No. 48/2019, No. 71/2019, No. 150/2019, No. 23/2020, No. 25/2020, No. 37/2020, No. 44/2020, No. 94/2020, No. 112/2020, No. 145/2020, No. 73/2021, No. 131/2021 and No. 45/2023.

      24. Nov 2022Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education, Human Resources, Labour Market and Employment, Foreign Nationals, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education

      Better Access and More Efficient Processing of Official Documents Priorities for International Specialists in Iceland

      Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, hosted a workshop earlier this week where attendees discussed opportunities for improvements to the regime of work permits for international specialists in Iceland.

      04. Jan 2022Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Foreign Affairs, Labour Market and Employment, Sendiráð Íslands í London, Brexit, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Agreement between Iceland and the United Kingdom on Youth Mobility

      UK nationals can now apply for Working Holiday residence permits in Iceland and Icelandic nationals are eligible to apply for Youth Mobility Scheme visas in the UK. This is based on an agreement between Iceland and the UK on Youth Mobility.

      14. Apr 2020Ministry of Industries, Business and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Foreign Affairs, Labour Market and Employment, Covid-19

      Nordic cooperation vital post COVID-19

      The Nordic Ministers of business met to discuss ways ways to focus on a cross-Nordic approach to re-energising the trade, industries, tourism, service sectors and innovative focused companies in the Nordic countries following the COVID-19 pandemic.

      03. Jul 2019Legislation, Prime Ministers Office, Human Rights and Equality, Labour Market and Employment, Equality, Acts of Parliament

      Act on Equal Treatment on the Labour Market, No. 86/2018

      This Act shall apply to the equal treatment of individuals on the labour market, irrespective of their race, ethnic origin, religion, life stance, disability, reduced working capacity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual characteristics or gender expression.

      03. Jul 2019Legislation, Prime Ministers Office, Human Rights and Equality, Labour Market and Employment, Equality, Acts of Parliament

      Act on Equal Treatment on the Labour Market, No. 86/2018

      This Act shall apply to the equal treatment of individuals on the labour market, irrespective of their race, ethnic origin, religion, life stance, disability, reduced working capacity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual characteristics or gender expression.

      19. May 2016Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Foreign Nationals, Acts of Parliament

      Act on the Free Right to Employment and Residence within the European Economic Area, No. 105/2014

      19 May 2016 / Act on the Free Right to Employment and Residence within the European Economic Area, No. 105/2014 Updated: November 2018 Act on the Free Right to Employment and Residence within the European Economic Area, No. 105/2014 as amended by Act No

      06. Oct 2010Legislation, Labour Market and Employment

      Act on Workplace ID Cards and Workplace Inspection, No. 42/2010

      06 October 2010 / Act on Workplace ID Cards and Workplace Inspection, No. 42/2010 Updated: November 2018 Act on Workplace ID Cards and Workplace Inspection, No. 42/2010 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

      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

      14. Feb 2008Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Acts of Parliament

      Wage Guarantee Fund Act, No. 88/2003

      14 February 2008 / Wage Guarantee Fund Act, No. 88/2003 Wage Guarantee Fund Act, No. 88/2003 as amended by act No

      26. Jun 2007Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Acts of Parliament

      Labour Market Measures Act, No. 55/2006

      26 June 2007 / Labour Market Measures Act, No. 55/2006 Labour Market Measures Act, No. 55/2006 as amended by Act No

      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

      31. May 2007Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Foreign Nationals

      Act on Posted Workers and the Obligations of Foreign Service-Providers No. 45/2007

      31 May 2007 / Act on Posted Workers and the Obligations of Foreign Service-Providers No. 45/2007 Updated: November 2018 Act on Posted Workers and the Obligations of Foreign Service-Providers No. 45/2007 as amended by Act No

      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

      11. Dec 2002Legislation, Labour Market and Employment, Social Security and Pensions

      Act on Working Terms and Pension Rights Insurance, No. 55/1980

      11 December 2002 / Act on Working Terms and Pension Rights Insurance, No. 55/1980 Act on Working Terms and Pension Rights Insurance, No. 55/1980 as amended by Act No

      22. Nov 2002Housing, Labour Market and Employment, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

      Multi-Owner Buildings Act, No. 26/1994

      22 November 2002 / Multi-Owner Buildings Act, No. 26/1994 Multi-Owner Buildings Act, No. 26/1994 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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