Instructions for submitting data and documents

The following are instructions for gathering the necessary data and documents for the process of your case. You can send all the documents to vinnurettindi@efling.is

It is important to collect this data to quicken the processing of cases that are submitted to the Labour Rights Division.

Below is a list of the documents and data that need to be submitted, and links to instructions for some of them:

Employment contract

  • Please select “I don’t have an employment contract” in the Submitted data form if you do not have a written employment contract

Payslips for the last 6 months

  • Payslips can be obtained from an employer or through your online bank
  • It is good to note if you have not received your payslips

Bank overview of payments from the employer:

Withholding register from tax authorities (Salary income overview)

Time sheets

  • A simple overview of working hours for each day. (example: Saturday, 1. February = 8:00-16:00).

Communications with the employer

  • It is best to compile all written communications with the employer, sort it by date, and save it all in one document

Letter of resignation or termination

  • if applicable

Doctor’s note or medical certificate of illness

  • if applicable