Claiming unemployment benefit in Spain
 

Hi there,

I have been working and living in Spain for almost 3 years now. I voluntarily left my job at the end of April, as I left voluntarily I'm not entitled to the paro, I understand?

I am working a 2 week job in July and would I be able to claim paro after that? I'm a bit worried because it's a 'temporary contract' that I won't be entitled to any unemployment benefit and I'll have to seriously struggle financially until I find a job come September/October.

Really appreciate any help and setting my mind at ease.

Have a great day

Re: Claiming unemployment benefit in Spain
 

Was the first job a legal contract job, and is the new one, without a legal contract you won't qualify in any case.

Re: Claiming unemployment benefit in Spain
 

Yes, both legal contracts. Have only worked legal contracts for last three years.

Re: Claiming unemployment benefit in Spain
 

if you have a legal temporary contract you should be able to claim something once it ends provided you do not leave voluntarily
Qué es estar en “situación legal de desempleo”?

Significa “estar parado”. La ley solo permite pedir el paro en situaciones muy concretas. Hay que encontrarse sin trabajo por alguna de estas razones: un despido (individual o colectivo), fin de un contrato temporal o en periodo de pruebas,

Re: Claiming unemployment benefit in Spain
 

Hi and a warm welcome to the Spanish forum on BE. Myself and Fred James are the moderators for the Spanish forums whilst BEVS moderates Europe. Moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. This is so that members gain the information that they are looking for and find their experiences on the forums to be friendly and worthwhile.

Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.

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Rosemary

Re: Claiming unemployment benefit in Spain
 

That puts my mind at rest a bit, thank you so much.

Although, as it just states 'despido', could I be entitled to it from now?


Ps Thank you for the welcome also, not sure how to double quote!