ráðninga

Ráðningar refers to the process of hiring or employing workers, as well as to the resulting employment relationship. In Icelandic usage, the term can denote either the act of appointing someone to a position or the state of being employed by an employer. The word comes from the verb ráða, meaning to appoint, decide, or hire, with the noun form describing the arrangement.

In practice, ráðningar involve several elements: posting of a vacancy, candidate selection, and entry into an employment contract. Employment contracts can be written or, in some cases, oral, though written terms are common and advisable. A contract typically specifies job duties, place of work, wages, working hours, duration (permanent or fixed-term), and notice requirements on termination. Probationary periods, if used, are subject to statutory rules and, where applicable, collective agreements.

The legal framework surrounding ráðningar in Iceland includes general labor and employment law, provisions on equal treatment and anti-discrimination, health and safety requirements, and data protection considerations in handling applicant information. Many sectors are also covered by collective agreements that set minimum terms beyond statutory requirements.

Ráðningar can also refer to recruitment practices more broadly, including human resources planning and talent acquisition strategies, especially in sectors with skill shortages or high turnover. Overall, the term encompasses both the act of employing someone and the formal or informal arrangements that constitute an employment relationship.