Fitness grant

Hafnarfjörður provides its employees who have been employed for at least 3 months with a full grant of kr. 18,000 per year for physical and/or mental wellbeing. Staff with a 50-100% employment contract receive a full grant of kr. 18,000 per year. Staff with an employment contract of less than 50% receive half that amount, or kr. 9,000 per year.  In addition, staff who choose an environmentally friendly mode of transport to and from work can apply for a special transport allowance of kr. 6,000 per month (the threshold is a 50-100% work schedule). Eco-friendly transport refers to any mode of travel other than travelling by private car or motorised vehicles as defined by the Road Traffic Act, such as walking, cycling, using an electric bicycle, an electric scooter, or using public transport.

Choice of different ways to promote health

Staff have the flexibility to choose different ways to improve their health and use various services, but the allowances are not limited to physical fitness. For example, this could also include yoga, meditation, cognitive behavioural therapy, dance, anxiety therapy, singing and drama courses, golf lessons or karate, to name but a few. The criterion is that the provider must be a recognised professional, whether for mental or physical health. The grant is intended to cover the cost of participating in a wellness activity, not for the purchase of sports goods, equipment or gear. Staff on maternity leave can apply for the grant.

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