Directorate of Labour
The Directorate of Labour is responsible for the payment of unemployment benefits and maternity and paternity leave, as well as collecting and disseminating information about the Icelandic labour market, and providing advice and services to immigrants and asylum seekers.
Maternity and paternity leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Payments to parents who take leave from paid employment to take care of a child.
Application and general information
Calculator
Right to parental leave
Amounts and calculations
The period of maternity leave
What can affect payments?
Send documents online
Unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits
Individuals who are unemployed and have a work history and legal domicile in Iceland may be entitled to monthly payments.
Application and information
Right to unemployment benefits
Amounts and calculations
What affects payments?
Learning about unemployment benefits
Returning to unemployment benefits
Confirm job search
Remember to confirm your job search on My pages during 20.-25. of each month.
Monthly reports
Information on unemployment and other statistical information regarding the Icelandic labour market.
Living in Iceland
The Directorate of Labour provides services and advice to people who have recently moved to the country, whether they are immigrants, refugees or applicants for international protection. The aim of the Multicultural Department is to enable individuals to become active in Icelandic society.
Jobs
See available jobs.