The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in Spain, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in Spain, detailed information about the private benefits in Spain, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in Spain.
The Spanish social security system covers the country’s entire population, including foreigners who work in the country. It also protects those of Spanish origin, as well as their dependents who reside in foreign countries. The main objective of this system is to formulate a single and integrated model of social protection, in order to guarantee adequate social assistance and a source of funds for various benefits, with contributions from insured individuals, employers, and the state. However, the recent sovereign debt crisis in Europe has adversely impacted the Spanish social security system. The recession in property dealings affected Spain’s property and housing sector and thus raised the level of unemployment. As a result of this, the payment of unemployment benefits has increased, rising government expenditure, and forcing the state to impose high taxes and charges for all free medical and healthcare services. Furthermore, the country’s private employee benefits sector was also adversely affected by the crisis.
The Spanish social security system covers the country’s entire population, including foreigners who work in the country. It also protects those of Spanish origin, as well as their dependents who reside in foreign countries. The main objective of this system is to formulate a single and integrated model of social protection, in order to guarantee adequate social assistance and a source of funds for various benefits, with contributions from insured individuals, employers, and the state. However, the recent sovereign debt crisis in Europe has adversely impacted the Spanish social security system. The recession in property dealings affected Spain’s property and housing sector and thus raised the level of unemployment. As a result of this, the payment of unemployment benefits has increased, rising government expenditure, and forcing the state to impose high taxes and charges for all free medical and healthcare services. Furthermore, the country’s private employee benefits sector was also adversely affected by the crisis.
Key Highlights
- The National Social Security Institute, the Social Marine Institute, the National Institute for Health Management, the Institute for Elderly and Social Services, the State Public Employment Service, and the General Treasury of Social Security are responsible for the functioning of the overall social security system in Spain.
- A person’s national insurance contribution is determined based on their income.
- An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to a credited contribution.
- In Spain, employers provide supplementary retirement benefits mostly through PPSE (Planes de Previsión Social Empresarial) plans and occupational pension plans.
Scope
This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in Spain:
- It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
- It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, Family benefits, Long-Term Care Benefits, Minimum Resources Benefits, Unemployment Benefits, leaves and holidays, and private benefits
- It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in Spain
Reasons to Buy
- Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in the country
- Assess employee benefits of the market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
- Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in the country
- Gain insights into key organizations governing employee benefits market, and their impact on companies
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary3. Country Statistics4. Overview of Employee Benefits in Spain5. Regulations
2. Introduction
6. State and Compulsory Benefits
7. Private Benefits
List of Tables
