The Government plans to reintroduce in Congress a proposal that will allow, for the first time, people to combine unemployment benefits, both welfare and contributory, with full-time employment for 180 days. This change seeks to promote labour reintegration, in accordance with the draft law according to Spanish press reports.

Until now, the regulations only allowed this compatibility in very specific cases, such as contracts longer than three months for those over 52 years of age or part-time jobs. The new proposal considerably expands these circumstances, offering more flexible support adjusted to current working conditions.

To benefit from this change, unemployed people must meet certain requirements. Mainly, having been unemployed for at least a year, and not exceeding a gross monthly salary of 225% of the Public Income Indicator (Iprem), which is currently equivalent to 1,350 euros per month.

The amount of the subsidy will vary depending on the previous duration of unemployment and the type of contract signed, whether part-time or full-time. For example, those who were unemployed between 13 and 15 months and find full-time employment will receive 80% of the Iprem for 180 days, which is equivalent to 480 euros per month according to current rates. This total decreases progressively with time of unemployment, dropping to 40% (240 euros) for those who have been out of work between 19 and 21 months.

For those who opt for part-time jobs, benefits will range between 450 and 90 euros, depending on the hours worked and the time they have been registered in the Public Employment Service (SEPE).