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Iceland
Governed by Act 88/1971 and CBA. 36-37 h/wk (4-day workweek reform 2021). OT +33 % then +56 % holidays. 11 h daily rest. Tracking required.
Authority: Iceland Labour Inspection · ASÍ
Act 88/1971
Code
36-37 h
Statutory week
2021
4-day reform
11 h
Daily rest
35 h
Weekly rest
+33 %
OT premium
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Statutory working time
Act 88/1971
4-day workweek reduction since 2021 · 36 h/wk typical
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 40 h/wk | Act | Base reference |
| Post-2021 | 36 h public sector | National reform | 4-day workweek |
| Private | 37 h typical | CBA | Varies |
Pioneer
Successful reduction
Official sources
Labour InspectionOvertime
CBA
+33 % standard · +56 % weekend/holiday · CBAs frame
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard OT | +33 % | CBA | Most common |
| Weekend OT | +56 % | CBA | Important premium |
Refusal
Possible
Official sources
ASÍRest & breaks
EEA Directive
11 h daily · 35 h weekly · break per CBA
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 11 h | Act | EEA standard |
| Weekly rest | 35 h | Act | Standard |
EEA
EU Directive applies
Official sources
Labour InspectionNight / Sunday / holiday work
Act
Night per CBA · 13 public holidays + Sumardagurinn fyrsti
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | Per CBA | CBA | Varies |
| Public holidays | 13 d | Act | Fixed list |
| First day of summer | April | Tradition | IS-specific |
Trade Worker Day
First Monday August
Official sources
GovernmentTime recording
EEA
Tracking mandatory · 4 years
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obligation | Records hours + rest | Act | All employees |
| Retention | 4 years | Act | Standard |
Vinnueftirlit
Audits
Official sources
Labour InspectionRemote & flex work
CBA
No dedicated remote law · CBAs frame · expenses per agreement
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | No dedicated law | — | Per CBA |
| Expenses | Per agreement | Tax | Varies |
Hybrid
Standard
Official sources
Tax Authority