Educational events

This course will discuss the Icelandic rental market, the situation of renters, 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.

This will be followed by a presentation on the work and services of the Consumers’ Association’s Tenant Assistance service. The main categories of cases received by Tenant Assistance and the remedies available in relation to them will be reviewed. The respective obligations of tenants and landlords will also be examined, together with the provisions of the Rent Act that may be derogated from in a tenancy agreement.

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 Funds Association will answer questions of particular concern to Efling members, such as: How does the pension fund system in Iceland work? How do general pension funds and the Social Insurance Administration interact? Where can I access 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 beginning to consider retiring, we also recommend At a Turning Point – a retirement preparation course (Icelandic: Á tímamótum starfslokanámskeið). This is a more detailed course that covers preparation for retirement from a range of different perspectives.

The course will cover the laws and rules governing the tax system in Iceland, including taxpayers’ obligations and the difference between salary payments and contractor payments. It will also address the preparation of tax returns and what expenses may be claimed 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.

Efling’s collective bargaining specialists will go over the main provisions of collective agreements, such as sick leave entitlements, notice periods and more, and will also introduce members’ rights in the union’s funds.

The course is free of charge for members.

Are you starting to think about retirement? If so, you are invited to attend an Efling course that provides practical information about this major life transition. Leaving the labour market needs to be well prepared. The change has a significant impact on people’s lives and is a major step to take. With good preparation, it is possible to make this new stage of life a positive one.

During the course, specialists will cover, for example, health insurance, pension rights, health, and rights within the trade union, and will answer participants’ questions. There will also be information on the social activities and educational opportunities available for older people.

The course is held in collaboration with Mímir and is taught in Icelandic, English and Polish.

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

More information and a registration link can be found in the event bar below