Compensation for temporary disability. If an accident causes temporary disability, the insurance shall pay per diem in proportion to the loss of ability to work, 4 weeks from the time that the accident happened and until the employee is able to work after the accident, or until disability assessment has taken place, but no longer than for 37 weeks. Per diem for temporary disability is ISK 37,721 per week. If an employee is partly able to work, per diem is paid proportionately. Per diem from the insurance is paid to the employer while the employee is paid wages pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement or employment contract and then subsequently to the employee.
Compensation for temporary disability. A daily allowance, ISK 9,916 per. week. It is paid four weeks from the accident until the injured employee is fit for work again, but not for a longer period than 48 weeks. In addition to the daily allowance ISK 1,323 per week is paid for each child under the age of 17 supported by the injured employee.
