Educational events

The course covers the Icelandic rental market, the situation of tenants and what measures are available to improve their position.

The Chairman of the Tenants' Association in Iceland presents the state of the Icelandic rental market and compares it with neighboring countries. The main challenges of tenants will be reviewed, the struggle issues of the Tenants' Association and the demands that the association emphasizes.

The activities and services of the Tenants' Assistance of the Consumer Associations will also be presented. Common issues that arise for the Tenants' Assistance will be reviewed, the remedies available to tenants, the obligations of tenants and landlords, and provisions of the tenancy law that may be deviated from in the lease agreement.

The course is open to all members Efling and is free of charge for them. Registration takes place in the course schedule below when the next course has been announced.

The course covers the main issues concerning pension rights in Iceland.

A representative of the National Association of Pension Funds answers, among other things, questions about:

• How does the pension fund system work in Iceland?
• How are public pension funds connected to the Social Insurance Administration?
• Where can you access information about your own pension rights?
• How can one prepare for the end of employment?

The course is offered in Icelandic, English and Polish.

The course takes place in the premises Efling, Guðrúnartúni 1, 4th floor and is free of charge for members.

For members who are considering retirement, the course is also recommended At the turning point, retirement course. It is a more detailed course where preparation for retirement is covered from various aspects.

Registration takes place in the course schedule below once the next course has been announced.

The course covers the main laws and regulations about the tax system in Iceland. It will discuss the obligations of taxpayers, the difference in salary payments and contractor payments, the preparation of tax returns and which expenses can be used for tax deductions.

The course is offered in English and Polish.

The course takes place in the premises Efling, Guðrúnartúni 1, 4th floor and is free of charge for members.

Registration takes place in the course schedule below once the next course has been announced.

Efling offers union members courses on rights and obligations in the labour market.

At the course, members receive information about their main rights according to collective agreements and the trade union. Experts Efling in labor matters go among other things over sick leave rights, notice period, wages, vacation and other important issues related to rights and obligations in the labor market. Also the members' rights in the funds Efling will be presented.

The course is offered in Icelandic, English and Polish.

The course is free of charge for members. Registration takes place in the course schedule below once the next course has been announced.

Are you thinking about retirement?

Efling offers union members courses that cover practical information for people who are preparing for the end of employment. The end of employment is a major milestone and can have a significant impact on daily life, finances, social relationships and health. Good preparation can help people cope better with the change and shape the next chapter in a positive way.

In the course, experts discuss, among other things, pension rights, health insurance, health, rights within the trade union, and services available to people after retirement. It also covers social work, education, and other resources for people who have reached old age.

The course is held in cooperation with Mími and is taught in Icelandic, English and Polish, takes place in premises Efling, Guðrúnartúni 1, 4th floor and is free of charge for members.

Registration takes place in the course schedule below once the next course has been announced.