The Supreme Court of Iceland
A decision on payment from the Maternity/Paternity Leave Fund
28th February 2024
Today, the court pronounced a judgement in case 24/2023 involving all seven judges of the court. The issue was whether the law on parental leave would contravene the obligation under the EEA Agreement.
Today, the court pronounced a judgement in case No 24/2023, which involved all seven judges of the court. The issue was whether the law on parental leave violated a obligation under the EEA Agreement. The Supreme Court ruled in accordance with that law and did not consider it possible to clarify it in accordance with the EEA Agreement. The judgment can be read in full.