Educational events

This course will discuss the Icelandic rental market, the situation of tenants, and what options they have to improve their situation.

Guðmundur Hrafn Arngrímsson, chairman of the Icelandic Tenants' Association, will present facts about the Icelandic rental market and compare it to neighboring countries. He will also talk about the main challenges tenants face in the Icelandic rental market, what the Icelandic Tenants' Association is fighting for, and what their main demands are.

Next, the activities and services of the Consumer Association's Tenant Assistance Service will be introduced. The main issues that are received by the Tenant Assistance Service and the remedies related to them will be reviewed. The obligations of the tenant and the landlord will then be examined, and the provisions of the Tenancy Act that may be waived in a lease agreement will be discussed.

All members are welcome. The course is free, but we kindly ask you to register so we can estimate the number of attendees.

A representative of the Icelandic Pension Fund Association answers questions that are burning in Efling companies, such as: How does the pension fund system work in Iceland? How do general pension funds and the Social Insurance Institution interact? Where can I get information about my pension rights in Iceland? How can I prepare for retirement?

The course is offered in Icelandic, English and Polish.

Classes take place at Efling premises, Guðrúnartún 1, 4th floor, and are free of charge to members.

For those who are starting to consider quitting their jobs, we also recommend Á tímámótum – Retirement Course. It is a more in-depth course that covers retirement preparation from different perspectives.

The law and regulations regarding the tax system in Iceland will be reviewed. What are the obligations of taxpayers and what is the difference between salary and contractor payments? We will also discuss preparing a tax return and what expenses can be used as tax deductions.

The course is offered in English and Polish.

English: March 4, 2026, 6-8 p.m.

Polish: March 5, 2026, 6-8 p.m.

Classes take place at Efling premises, Guðrúnartún 1, 4th floor, and are free of charge to members.

Efling offers members a course on rights and obligations in the labor market . The course is offered in Icelandic, English and Polish.

The course is part of providing members in Efling with information about their rights in the labor market and with the union. Experts

Efling of collective bargaining agreements covers the main aspects of collective bargaining agreements, such as sick leave, notice periods and more, as well as introducing members' rights in the company's funds.

The course is free of charge for members.

Are you starting to think about retirement? Then you can attend an Efling course that provides practical information about the turning point. Leaving the labor market requires careful preparation. The change has a major impact on people's lives and is a big step to take. With good preparation, you can make the new role in life positive.

During the course, experts will discuss, for example, health insurance, pension rights, health and union rights, and answer questions from participants. There will also be a discussion of what is available in social work and education for people of advanced age.

The course is offered in Icelandic, English and Polish.

Icelandic: November 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Icelandic: April 14-15, 2026 at 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

English: April 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Polish: April 22, 2026 at 6:21 p.m.

The course is held in collaboration with Mími.

Classes take place at Efling premises, Guðrúnartún 1, 4th floor, and are free of charge to members.

To register for the course, click on the date that suits you below and then fill out the registration form.