The SEPE, responsible for managing the economic protection system and unemployment benefits, oversees the contributory unemployment allowance, which can reach up to 1,575 euros, and provides aid to those who have exhausted their unemployment benefit while meeting specific criteria. This assistance comprises eight non-contributory subsidies, each around 500 euros in value.
Currently, the legislation contemplates eight types of unemployment subsidies, all non-contributory except for the subsidy for those over 52 years old, which contributes toward a pension and has an indefinite duration. The amount paid in all cases equals 80 percent of the Public Indicator of Multiple Effect Income (IPREM), translating to 480 euros per month for the entire duration of the subsidy.
Las condiciones para obtener la ayuda
– Be registered as employed or in a status equivalent to entry.
– Remain registered as a job seeker throughout the entire subsidy period.
– Sign the activity commitment and not refuse any job offer, course, or training provided by SEPE.
– Have completely exhausted the duration of the unemployment subsidy.
– Do not have monthly income exceeding 75 percent of the Minimum Interprofessional Wage, meaning earnings during the subsidy period must never exceed 850.50 euros per month.
Las demás subvenciones vigentes del 2024
While awaiting approval of the reform of unemployment subsidies, a necessary step to access the EU Next Generation Funds in the coming months, SEPE continues to offer a range of aid to unemployed people:
Subsidy for unemployment due to insufficient contribution
This subsidy is aimed at those who have contributed between 90 and 359 days and do not meet the requirements for other subsidies.
Family Support
Targeted at those who have exhausted their unemployment benefit and have dependents, such as a non-earning spouse or minor children under 26 who are not employed. When the beneficiary reaches 52, the subsidy duration adapts to the beneficiary’s age.
Subsidy for unemployed people over 45 without children
Intended for unemployed individuals older than 45 without dependents, who have exhausted the unemployment benefit. The duration is six months.
Subsidy for those over 52 years old
Subsidy for people aged 52 or older.
Subsidy for returning migrants
Aids for those who return to Spain without unemployment rights, provided they have not worked in EU countries, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland, and have worked at least 12 months in the last six years. Duration can reach up to 18 months.
Subsidy for release from prison
Designed for those released from prison after sentences longer than six months, subject to certain conditions. Duration can be up to 18 months.
Subsidy for revision of permanent disability
For workers declared fully capable or permanently partially, totally, or permanently disabled for their usual profession. Duration can be up to 18 months.
Active Income for Insertion (RAI)
This subsidy targets long-term unemployed individuals over 45, women who have been victims of domestic or sexual violence, people with a disability above 65 percent, and returning migrants. It lasts up to 11 months, with the option to apply up to three times, spaced a year apart.
Extraordinary Unemployment Subsidy (SEDU)
A special aid measure for exceptional unemployment situations.