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SEGURO SOCIAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Employment Benefits
  • Labour and Employment
CONT

Social insurance is any government-sponsored program with the following three characteristics: the benefits, eligibility requirements and other aspects of the program are defined by statute; it is funded by taxes or premiums paid by (or on behalf of) participants (although additional sources of funding may be provided as well); and the program serves a defined population, and participation is either compulsory or the program is heavily enough subsidized that most eligible individuals choose to participate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Avantages sociaux
  • Travail et emploi
DEF

Ensemble des dispositions législatives qui garantissent certaines catégories sociales contre les risques sociaux (chômage, accidents, maladie, vieillesse, etc.) moyennant une cotisation versée dans un fonds spécial.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Beneficios sociales
  • Trabajo y empleo
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