Aðild að félaginu

Aðild að stéttarfélagi er ávísun á öryggi. Félagsfólk nýtir samtakamátt sinn til að knýja á um bestu mögulegu kjör sín og réttindi. Gott stéttarfélag veitir persónulega ráðgjöf og þjónustu, allt frá ráðningarsamningi til starfsloka. Það opnar einnig aðgengi að margskonar fríðindum og fjárhagslegum stuðningi og er traustur bakhjarl þegar á þarf að halda.

Kjör og réttindi

Stéttarfélag lögfræðinga gerir kjarasamninga fyrir hönd síns félagsfólks. Einnig eru gerðir stofnana- og fyrirtækjasamningar og veitt ráðgjöf við gerð ráðningasamninga. Þannig fylgir stéttarfélagið því eftir að kjör og réttindi séu alltaf í takt við það besta sem völ er á.

Union of Lawyers

The Union of Lawyers is for those who have a minimum of 180 ECTS credits in law and work for the government, municipalities or the general labor market.

The Union of Lawyers (Stéttarfélag lögfræðinga, or SL) is a union of lawyers who have a minimum of 180 ECTS credits in law and work for the government, municipalities and/or the general labor market. Membership to the union is independent of the field of work, employer, or form of employment. Those who have completed a BA degree or equivalent from a recognized university can become full members.

The union provides a variety of services that members can apply for at the union's office. These services include terms and rights, interpretation of wage agreements, resolution of disputes related to work, negotiation and support for retirement.

Regarding wage agreements, common questions include whether payments are being made in accordance with the correct wage rate and about rights related to illness and leave. The SL office can assist with the calculation of the correct salary and collection, if necessary. Upon request, the SL office can also provide legal advice on matters that fall within a trade union's scope. The SL office can also provide members with instructions regarding job searching and guidance on registering for unemployment.

The Union of Lawyers (SL) belongs to the Icelandic Confederation of University Graduates (BHM) and members have access to various grants and benefits related to BHM. For example, regarding financial assistance for health care or long-term absence from work due to illness. BHM also runs funds that support vocational and continuing education. Finally, members of SL enjoy membership to the BHM Vacation Fund, which offers, for example, the possibility of booking holiday houses and other benefits and discounts related to vacation and travel.

Members of SL elect the board of directors at the union’s annual general meeting. In addition to the chairman, the board consists of 4 members and 2 deputies.

If you would like to apply for membership to SL, you can submit a membership application here on the web.

The union runs a service office at Borgartún 6 in Reykjavík, which handles all daily administration. There you will find consultants who can guide members in matters that arise and are related to a person's work.

You can send the office a written inquiry for general questions or create a formal service request for extensive or sensitive matters. You can also book a call with a consultant.

In addition, you can call 595 5165 or visit Borgartún 6 every working day from 9-12 and 13-16.

Margvíslegur ávinningur

Persónuleg þjónusta

Launagreiðendur

Einstaklingar

Samningar

Trúnaðarmenn

Laun

Starfs- og endurmenntun

Andleg og líkamleg heilsa

VIRK Starfsendurhæfingarsjóður

Aðrir sjóðir

Fræðsla

Um SL

Union of Lawyers

The Union of Lawyers is for those who have a minimum of 180 ECTS credits in law and work for the government, municipalities or the general labor market.