The internship contract aims for the worker to obtain the professional practice appropriate to the level of studies completed. We will address the most relevant points, such as requirements, contract duration, working hours, remuneration…
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Requirements to opt for an internship contract
To be able to opt for this type of contract, the following requirements must be met:
That the worker with whom the contract is to be arranged is in possession of a university degree or medium or higher vocational training or titles officially recognized as equivalent, according to the laws regulating the current educational system, or a professional certificate, according to what is provided in Organic Law 5/2002, of June 19, on Qualifications and Professional Training, which enable professional practice.
That no more than five years have elapsed, or seven when the contract is arranged with a worker with disabilities, since the completion of studies. This requirement will only be taken into account if the worker is older than 30 years. If the worker is younger, the date of completion of studies is not taken into account.
Duration of the internship contract
The duration will be between six months and two years. If the internship contract is less than two years, up to two extensions of at least six months can be made.
Working hours of the internship contract
The contract is presumed to be concluded at full time unless a different working day appears in it.
Remuneration during the internship contract
The worker’s remuneration will be that established in the collective agreement for workers on internships. It may not be less than the minimum interprofessional wage and may not be less than 60% the first year or 75% during the second of the salary established in the agreement for a worker who performs the same or equivalent job position.
Bonuses and incentives for companies
Internship contracts may be beneficiaries of the following bonuses and incentives:
If the contract is arranged with a person under 30 years old (or under 35 if they have a recognized degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%) they will be entitled to a 50% reduction in employer contributions to Social Security for common contingencies throughout the validity of the contract.
If non-employment internships are carried out in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 1543/2011, of October 31, there will be a 75% reduction in employer contributions to Social Security for common contingencies throughout the validity of the contract.
The transformation to permanent, without solution of continuity, of an internship contract through ETT will be entitled to a bonus for 3 years in employer contributions to Social Security consisting of €500/year (€700/year, in case of women).
The transformation to permanent, full-time or part-time, will have for 3 years a bonus in employer contributions to Social Security consisting of €500/year (€700/year, in case of women).
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