Unemployment Benefits issues
The Faroese Board of Appeal handles complaints regarding decisions made by the Unemployment Benefits Authority. This may include decisions concerning quarantine periods, decisions related to holiday entitlements while receiving unemployment benefits and other decisions made under the act on unemployment benefits.
Relevant Considerations
An appeal to the Board must generally be submitted in writing and must be reasoned. It is important that the appealed decision is submitted along with any relevant documents. It is also important to note that the deadline for appeal is usually 4 weeks from the date the decision was received. In special cases, the deadline may be extended if valid reasons are provided.
Appeals in Unemployment Benefits issues to the Faroese Board of Appeal are free of charge. The aim is always to handle the appeal as quickly as possible, but it may take approximately 5 months before the case is fully processed and ready for a decision. As an appellant, you will be kept informed throughout the process.
If you have any questions or doubts about whether a decision in an Unemployment Benefits issue can be appealed to the Faroese Board of Appeal, or if you need further clarification, you are welcome to contact the Board, which is happy to provide guidance and answer your questions.
Legal Basis
The rules governing the activities of the Faroese Board of Appeal are set out in Parliamentary Act No. 147 of 25 November 2021 on the Faroese Board of Appeal and in Executive Order No. 161 of 14 December 2021 on the Rules of Procedure for the Faroese Board of Appeal.
Faroese Board of Appeal
In Unemployment Benefits issues, the Faroese Board of Appeal consists of the Director, one or two jurists and two experts in labour market issues, one representative of employees and one representative of employers.
A list of the experts affiliated with the Board of Appeal can be found on the website. Click here to view the experts.
Contact
Appeals to the Faroese Board of Appeal must be sent to:
Føroya Kærustovnur
Undir Hornabakka
Postboks 45
110 Tórshavn
or by email to: fks@fks.fo