Directorate of Labour
The Directorate of Labour is responsible for payments of unemployment benefits and maternity and paternity leave, as well as collecting and disseminating information about the labour market, and providing advice and services to immigrants and asylum seekers.
Unemployment benefits
Those who are unemployed, and have a work history and legal residence in Iceland, may be entitled to monthly payments.
Right to unemployment benefits
While on unemployment benefits
Maternity and paternity leave
For parents who take leave from paid employment to care for a child.
Calculator for possible payments
News
Claims for overpayment of unemployment benefits for 2022-2024
The Directorate of Labour notes that in the coming days, the remaining claims for unemployment benefits for 2022-2024 will be sent to the collection centre for collection.
Update to my pages
Due to an update of my pages they will not be accessible from 8 o’clock until around noon on Friday the 17th of January 2025.