The Ministry of Labor is working on an unemployment reform
For some time, the Government has been working on an unemployment reform. The Ministry of Labor, led by Yolanda Díaz, has proposed a series of changes to improve the system. However, the proposal was rejected by other political formations, such as Podemos, who voted against the proposed measures.
Agreement with the unions to relaunch the modifications
Despite the initial rejection, the Ministry of Labor has reached an agreement with the Unió General de Treballadors (UGT) and Commissions Obreres (CCOO) unions to relaunch the modifications.
Main changes in the unemployment reform
The unemployment reform includes several measures to improve the situation of workers. Some of the main modifications are the following:
1. Increase in the amount of the unemployment allowance
One of the outstanding measures is the increase in the amount of the unemployment benefit. This will allow greater economic protection to be offered to unemployed people (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
2. Possibility of working and receiving unemployment at the same time
Another important innovation is the possibility of working and receiving unemployment at the same time. This measure seeks to facilitate reintegration into the labor market and support workers.
Requirements to collect unemployment while working
To be able to collect unemployment while working, you must meet a number of requirements. These requirements include:
1. Salary less than 225% of the Public Income Indicator of Multiple Effects (IPREM)
Only people with a salary of less than 225% of the IPREM can receive unemployment and work at the same time. This means that the maximum salary to be able to access this possibility is 1,350 euros.
2. Use up 12 months of unemployment benefits
Beneficiaries must have exhausted a minimum of 12 months of unemployment benefit to be able to reconcile unemployment and employment.
3. Maximum term of 180 days to reconcile unemployment and employment
The possibility of reconciling unemployment and employment has a maximum term of 180 days, that is to say, 6 months. This measure will come into force from April 2025.
Amounts to be collected from unemployment compatible with work
The amounts to be collected from unemployment compatible with work vary depending on the quarter in which work is found. Below is a summary of the amounts to be collected in each quarter:
| Quarter in which work is found | Amount to be collected |
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| 1st quarter after exhausting a year of unemployment | 480 euros per month for 6 months |
| 2nd quarter after exhausting a year of unemployment | 360 euros per month for 6 months |
| 3rd quarter after exhausting a year of unemployment | 240 euros per month for 6 months |
| 4th quarter after exhausting a year of unemployment | 180 euros per month for 6 months |
conclusion
The aim of the unemployment reform is to improve the situation of workers and offer greater economic protection. With the proposed changes, the aim is to facilitate reintegration into the labor market and support workers in a situation of unemployment.
