Social Security

16 April 2022, Spain, Palma: Tourists chill on the beach of Arenal during the Easter week. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa.

Work

TOURISM

Employment in Spanish tourism recovers pre-pandemic level

The Nomad Today 4/19/22

Social Security contributors employed in tourist activities account for 12.1% of the total number of affiliates in the national economy

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WORK IN SPAIN

Spanish Social Security registers 22,512 more foreign contributors

The Nomad Today 2/17/22

The largest national groups of foreigners employed in Spain are those from Romania, Morocco, Italy, China and Venezuela.

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GROWTH

Over 2.3 million foreign workers contribute to Spanish Social Security

The Nomad Today 1/19/22

The number of foreigners registered in the Self-Employed scheme grew in the last month, placing the total at 386,089

21 December 2021, Spain, Madrid: People queue for an antigen test outside a public health centre in Madrid. With the rise in Corona infections in recent weeks, and with family gatherings during the Christmas holidays, many people are opting for the antigen tests to prevent the spread of the virus. Photo: Cézaro De Luca/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

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WORKERS 'RIGHTS

Who pays for your sick leave due to Covid-19 in Spain and how much?

The Nomad Today 1/12/22

The Spanish Social Security institution is the body in charge of paying sick leave

Adult learning by Nancy Ballesteros/Pixabay.

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WORK IN SPAIN

How to contribute to the Spanish Social Security without working

The Nomad Today 1/10/22

Spanish law allows a number of cases in which a person can contribute without working

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EMPLOYMENT

Spain created 776,000 jobs in 2021, but still has 3.1 million unemployed

The Nomad Today 1/4/22

Registered unemployment fell in December at 76,782 people compared to the previous month, reaching the lowest level reached in December since 2007

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LABOUR MARKET

Spain gains 29,320 more foreign contributors to Social Security

The Nomad Today 12/25/21

The total number of foreign workers stands at 2,290,099. The largest groups of employed people come from Romania, Morocco, Italy, Venezuela and China

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WORK IN SPAIN

Romanians, Moroccans, largest groups of foreign workers in Spain

The Nomad Today 11/18/21

The number of foreign contributors to the Spanish Social Security increased in October for the fifth consecutive month

The Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations, José Luis Escrivá, speaks at a press conference at the end of the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Photo: Moncloa.

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WORK IN SPAIN

Spain will raise workers' tax contributions to protect pensions

The Nomad Today 11/16/21

Business organizations reject the agreement between the government and the unions to raise monthly contributions to social security by 0.6 percentage points and collect 50,000 million until 2032 to…

Work

WORK IN SPAIN

Number of foreign contributors to Social Security continues to grow

The Nomad Today 10/21/21

According to published data, the number of foreign contributors in Spain increased both in the general scheme for employees and in that of self-employed workers (autonomos)

A tapas and sandwiches restaurant in Madrid. Photo: Pixabay.

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WORK IN SPAIN

Foreign workers exceed 11% of contributors to Spanish Social Securirty

The Nomad Today 9/23/21

The largest national groups of foreigners employed in Spain are those from Romania, Morocco, Italy and China

Finland

SOCIAL SECURITY

Kela to launch new appointment booking system for use with mobiles

The Nomad Today 8/22/21

The new online reservation system is designed for use with mobile devices

Office of the Finnish Social Security Institution (Kela) in Espoo. Photo: © Foreigner.fi.

Finland

SOCIAL RIGHTS

Kela benefit guides released in English, Russian and Estonian

The Nomad Today 5/3/21

Find here the guides that explain in simple language the existing social benefits in matters such as unemployment, pensions, health, housing, families and children, among others.

The future pension is one of the main concerns of Finnish entrepreneurs. Photo: Elo.

Entrepreneurs in Finland

Social security and YEL insurance in detail for entrepreneurs

The Nomad Today 3/12/21

Learn in this article how YEL income determines the amount of the main social benefits provided by the Finnish Social Security (Kela).

Think corner University of Helsinki. Photo: © Foreigner.fi.

Finland

HIGHER EDUCATION

Kela warns of surcharges to 164,000 students who didn't pay health care fee

The Nomad Today 1/15/21

Students registered as attending for the spring term must pay the fee by 31 January 2021, the Social Security agency says.

Finland

NEW YEAR CHANGES

Changes to Kela benefits in 2021

The Nomad Today 1/2/21

The following is a summary of the key changes in 2021 that affect the social benefits that Kela provides to workers, the unemployed, pensioners, families, students and people with disabilities.

Finland

SOCIAL SECURITY

Temporary changes to unemployment benefit laws extended to March 2021

The Nomad Today 12/21/20

Unemployed jobseekers must make an employment plan with TE Services. If no plan is made, you can lose your unemployment benefit.

Finland

STUDY IN FINLAND

Kela suspends financial aid to 2,500 higher education students

The Nomad Today 12/16/20

This autumn, the requirement regarding the minimum number of credits earned in connection with the monitoring of academic progress was more lenient due to the coronavirus epidemic.

Finland

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

Kela advances due date to request December unemployment money

The Nomad Today 12/7/20

The social security institution recommends submitting the unemployment situation report to the electronic service as early as the morning of the report submission date, so that it can be processed…