Unemployment benefits in Spain

[1] They are part of social security system in Spain and are managed by the State Public Employment Service (SEPE).

It also provides financial contributions from the Social Security in addition to the unemployment insurance.

The average daily salary of the last 180 days is multiplied by 30 to arrive at a monthly benefit base.

Unemployment from part-time employment is modified based on the number of hours worked.

[9] Personal income tax (see Taxation in Spain) and Social Security contributions are withheld from the monthly benefit amount.

While receiving unemployment benefit, a worker must remain registered with Social Security.

According to the National Statistics survey, 87.1% of disabled people are able to work but have to overcome job specific barriers in order to be employed.