Economy

Sweden, Germany and Chile give a lesson to Spain in the sustainability of the pension system and warn: "The current model is unsustainable without profound structural changes"

Sweden, Germany and Chile give a lesson to Spain in the sustainability of the pension system and warn: "The current model is unsustainable without profound structural changes"

Spain’s public pension system has faced major reforms (Law 27/2011, Law 21/2021 or Royal Decree 2/2023) with the aim of creating and guaranteeing the public Social Security pension system. But, while seeking to protect the purchasing power of retirees by increasing contributions and budget transfers, a comparative analysis of the ...

Benigno, a 65-year-old bus driver, manages to recover the permanent disability of 2,593.99 euros due to his addiction to alcohol, cannabis and anxiety, despite the fact that Social Security had withdrawn it

Benigno, a 65-year-old bus driver, manages to recover the permanent disability of 2,593.99 euros due to his addiction to alcohol, cannabis and anxiety, despite the fact that Social Security had withdrawn it

Permanent disability is the situation in which a person cannot work, whether in a regular profession or any other. Although this pension is granted for life, Social Security can review it and withdraw it, although if you are not satisfied you can claim it. In this sense, the Superior Court ...

Miguel, 25 years old, worker in the mines of Australia: "I worked for 6 months, where I did 2-week shifts in 2 weeks and I have saved 21,700 Australian dollars plus 750 in a housing deposit. In exchange, it is 12,600 euros"

Miguel, 25 years old, worker in the mines of Australia: “I worked for 6 months, where I did 2-week shifts in 2 weeks and I have saved 21,700 Australian dollars plus 750 in a housing deposit. In exchange, it is 12,600 euros”

Fleeing from Spain abroad in search of better salaries and working conditions is, today, among the most attractive options for young people. Specifically, Australia It has established itself as one of the preferred destinations for those seeking well-paid work experiences, in sectors such as mining, hospitality or construction. Furthermore, the ...

Social Security will deny the retirement pension to all workers who are not up to date with payments while being self-employed, even if you have been contributing for more than 40 years.

Social Security will deny the retirement pension to all workers who are not up to date with payments while being self-employed, even if you have been contributing for more than 40 years.

Workers who are not up to date with the payment of their Social Security contributions when they were self-employed, that is, self-employed, may be denied a retirement pension, unless they regulate their situation within the period established after the so-called “invitation to payment” that will be sent to the administration. ...

Javi, a plumber, speaks clearly about what he earns: "You tell someone that this month you have invoiced 10,000 euros, but they don't know what's behind it. At the end of those 10,000 you have 6,000 left."

Javi, a plumber, speaks clearly about what he earns: “You tell someone that this month you have invoiced 10,000 euros, but they don’t know what’s behind it. At the end of those 10,000 you have 6,000 left.”

In the current labor context, traditional trades such as plumbing maintain their essential role in the market. However, generational change is one of the main challenges faced by these sectors, where the demand for qualified professionals exceeds the supply of labor, in addition to the existence of certain prejudices and ...