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Unemployment Benefits

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As an expatriate living in Spain; do you find that the Spanish bureaucratic system can be disconcerting? Have you discovered that the simplest of transactions are difficult to conclude? Find yourself searching for answers to problems only to discover that there is nowhere where you could find a solution? I am assuming that the answer is yes and that is why should be a member of our web site if you arent already.

Types Of Assistance When Unemployment Benefits Are Exhausted

The pandemic has left thousands of workers in a difficult financial situation and who may be entitled to unemployment if they have contributed to Social Security for at least one year. However, when this contributory benefit ends or has not been

Am I Entitled To Unemployment Benefits?

Information in English and other languages. SEPE

Received Paro/erte But Started Working Or Moved Abroad Mid Month - What To Do?

From the SEPE website: When any situation occurs that involves the loss or interruption of the collection of an unemployment benefit or subsidy (for example, a placement or transfer abroad), you must notify the employment office. In these cases,

Paro Or Erte - How To Check Amount Is Correct And How To Appeal When Not

Information in this article, in Spanish. Please use the translate option of your browser if you need it. LINK TO ARTICLE Informative article about minimum and maximum amounts Paro/ERTE, with and without dependent children.

How To Change Bank Account Sepe

Info on the SEPE website. English translation. If you want to change the bank in which you are receiving your benefit, you must notify the State Public Employment Service (SEPE). You must provide the IBAN code (International Bank Account Code) a

Employment Agencies In Spain, The Difference Explained

In Spain there are 2 different employment agencies, regional and national. They are usually situated in the same office. One is the state/national Employment office SEPE (formerly INEM), the other is the Autonomous Employment office and they go

Do I Pay Income Tax On Unemployment Benefits?

Yes you do. Unemployment benefits (paro) are seen as income from work and therefore subject to Income Tax and need to be included in your RENTA. Although SEPE/INEM should withhold a percentage of IRPF retention, in practice they do not always do

How To Check Status Paro Application Online

You can check online what the status is of your application for paro / unemployment benefits. You need a digital certificate installed on your computer for access, or a CL@VE. LINK TO SEPE/INEM ONLINE OFFICE   LINK TO SHORT GUIDE – IN

Made Redundant – Certificado De Empresa To Claim Paro

When you are made redundant, whether through formal dismissal or because a temporary contract ends naturally, your employer will need to supply the Employment Office (SEPE/INEM) with a ´certificado de empresa´ stating all data relevant to your

Paro/unemployment Benefits - Max Amount And Max Duration

Paro is calculated as a percentage of your wages of the 6 months prior to your unemployment, as they are stated on your payslip ´nomina´. There are legal minimum amounts, different if you live alone or with children under your care, and the sa

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