Recently, the Once Foundation has published a announcement which establishes aid for training contracts made to young people with disabilities.
Amount of aid
A subsidy of up to 18 months is offered for hiring, the amount granted would be 80% of the gross remuneration agreed with the company or set in a collective agreement.
The monthly amount of aid that can be granted per contracted worker will be between the SMI 707.60 and 1,061.40 €. Therefore, the total amount that the company will receive could be from €9,906.40 to €22,289.40.
The aid is subject to the limit established by the de minimis rule and an additional maximum aid limit of 500,000 euros is established per business group.
Once they receive the award decision, companies can request aid of up to €1,000 to adapt the job of the person hired.
This aid is compatible with the social security benefits of the training and apprenticeship contract.
This aid is compatible with the social security bonuses of the training and apprenticeship contract, so the company would not pay social security during the validity of the contract.
In addition, the official theoretical training that the worker would receive as part of his contract would also be subsidized at 100%. And the company would receive an additional bonus of between 60 and 80 euros for tutoring.
Requirements to obtain the Once hiring aid
- Hire young people with disabilities registered in the Youth Guarantee.
- Enter into a training and apprenticeship contract for a minimum duration of one year.
- The hiring must represent a net increase in the workforce compared to the average total workforce in the 30 calendar days prior to hiring.
- Maintain said contract for at least 6 months. In the event that the contract is terminated before the year, it must be for reasons beyond the company's control.
- Applicable for contracts signed after January 1, 2017.
Requirements that contracted workers must meet
- Have a recognized degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%.
- People between 16 and 29 years of age at the time of signing the contract.
- Be registered in the National Youth Guarantee System prior to signing the contract.
Beneficiaries of aid
Companies and employers, regardless of their legal status, that are established in Spain may apply for this aid.
Entities from the state, regional and local sectors are excluded as beneficiaries.
Companies must comply with the obligations established in Law 38/2003, of November 17, General Subsidies. They must also comply with current legislation on labor and occupational risk prevention.
They must apply for the aid by providing all the necessary documentation and subsequently adequately justify compliance with all obligations related to the subsidy.
Deadlines for submission and application for ONCE Foundation aid
Applications for aid may be made from the beginning of 2017 until the end of the aid funds.
To apply, you will need to download the official form and submit one for each young person hired, along with the documentation indicated in the call for applications.
If you want to have information about all the aids available at this time for hiring employees, you can consult with our labor advisors, through the contact form, or directly in our offices.
Fountain: ONCE Foundation.
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