starfségða
Starfségða is an Icelandic term that translates to "work standard" or "labor standard". It refers to the legal and contractual rules dictating the conditions of employment, including hours of work, rest periods, overtime, and wage calculations. These standards are codified primarily in the Labour Act (Starfsskilmálag) and its subsidiary regulations. They set out minimum requirements for employers and employees, ensuring that working conditions meet national safety and health guidelines.
The primary purpose of starfségða is to protect workers by establishing clear guidelines for employers. For
Collective bargaining agreements in Iceland often build on the statutory starfségða, providing sector‑specific benefits that exceed
Enforcement of starfségða is carried out by the National Labour Inspectorate (Starfsskylda- og starfsinspekttýðing). Workers may