Argentina and Spain outline unemployment benefit rules and payment dates

In Argentina, the Ministry of Human Capital introduced the Prestación por Desempleo, a temporary benefit for workers dismissed without cause. Eligibility requires at least six months of contributions in the three years before job loss for permanent employees, or specific activity thresholds for seasonal workers. Benefits range from two to twelve monthly payments based on contribution history, with an additional six‑month extension for workers over 45. Applicants must submit identity documents and proof of termination, and can file the request online through ANSES or in person.

In Spain, the Public Employment Service (SEPE) confirmed that unemployment benefits for July 2026 will be processed on Friday 10 July, with banks crediting accounts between that day and Monday 13 July depending on the institution. Payments cover the previous month’s entitlement and are made at the end of the month, amounting to 70 % of the regulatory base for the first 180 days and 60 % thereafter. Beneficiaries must observe travel limits of 15 days abroad per year and report any trips to SEPE to avoid sanctions.

Both announcements provide timelines and procedural details that will affect thousands of claimants in their respective countries.