Wage Guarantee Fund

Agreement between worker representatives and employers regulating working conditions in a sector or company. Has regulatory force and is published in the BOE or regional gazette.

Voluntary suspension of the employment contract. Voluntary leave requires 1 year of seniority and lasts 4 months to 5 years, without job reservation (only re-entry preference). Childcare leave does reserve the position for the first year.

Procedure to terminate contracts for economic, technical, organizational or production reasons exceeding legal thresholds (e.g. 10 workers in 90 days in companies of 100+). Requires consultation period with union representatives.

Temporary suspension of contracts or reduction of working hours on ETOP or force majeure grounds. Workers access unemployment benefit even without meeting the minimum contribution period. SEPE pays directly; the company may receive exemption from contributions. Distinct from ERE (permanent termination).