The Minister of Employment and Social affairs, Jesus Caldera, and representatives of both professional organizations which represent self-employed workers, UPTA and ATA, signed on September 26th an agreement which answers the main demands of this sector : a better social coverage, especially for unemployment. (Ref. 06952)
Obligatory or optional unemployment insurance system ? The text defines the “self-employed person” category and opens a series of new rights, among which rights to unemployment benefits, sickness leaves and early retirement for those who work on a risky job. The creation of an unemployment insurance system was the most controversial point of the negotiation. The measure is seen as difficult to apply because it would imply a system of serious checks to avoid fraud. And the government had informe
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