In order to improve and simplify the protection system unemployment In Spain, the Council of Ministers approved an important Royal Decree on the proposal of the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy. This measure is part of the ambitious Reform 10, specifically Component 23. New public policies for a more dynamic labor marketdurable and inclusive.
Below we will explain the details of this legislative change and the effects of this change on citizens receiving aid. benefits.
One of the key innovations of the reform is the reduction of assumptions about access. unemployment protection. They now focus on two main categories: subsidy for exhausted contributions and subsidy for insufficient contributions. This simplification Making the process easier and more accessible for those in need. Moreover, Special subsidy continues for people over 52 years of age.
Another related change is the unification of access criteria. Agricultural Income and subsidy for temporary workers of the Private Agricultural System. This regulation, which involves reciprocal calculation of contributions from the Agricultural Employment Promotion Scheme (PROFEA), aims to ease access requirements and improve the management of these subsidies, thus benefiting workers in the agricultural sector.
Until the new regulations come into full force, the rights granted in the previous legislation will be protected until they expire. This transition provision ensures a smooth transition to the new system without adversely affecting existing beneficiaries.
Improvements in protection and accessibility of subsidies
Redesigning unemployment benefits has several purposes. Search first Improving protection for those whose unemployment benefits have expired. This includes expanding access to the exhaustion subsidy for people aged under 45 without family responsibilities and unifying the duration of the subsidy regardless of age for people with family responsibilities.
Moreover, End of month waiting period is eliminated In order to apply for subsidy, the contribution amount must be paid and the application period is extended for up to six months. This makes it easier to reconcile the job search with the need to apply for subsidies.
The duration of unemployment benefit varies depending on age, family situation and the period during which the benefit is consumed, but extends up to a maximum of 30 months. The amount of subsidy due to IPREM will be 95% (570 euros per month) 90% in the first six months, 90% in the next six months and 80% in the remaining period. This new amount will apply to the new recognition of subsidies, and the subsidy for those over 52 will remain at 80% of the IPREM.
When will it come into force?
The reform will be effective From 1 June 2024 Protection of the rights granted under previous regulations before this date until they are abolished. This measure represents an important step towards a more inclusive and effective unemployment protection system in Spain, reflecting a commitment to the continuous improvement of the labor market and social welfare.