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The Icelandic labour market in May 2025

The unemployment rate in April was 3,9%

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Closures of the Directorate of Labour offices

The unemployment rate in March was 4,2%

Group redundancies in March 2025

The Icelandic labour market in February 2025

Announcements of Group Layoffs in February 2025

Group redundancies in January

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Claims for overpayment of unemployment benefits for 2022-2024

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The Directorate of Labour is responsible for payments of unemployment benefits and maternity and paternity leave, as well as collecting and disseminating information about the labour market, and providing advice and services to immigrants and asylum seekers.

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