The Decree No. 220/2024/1, of September 23, was published, which creates and regulates the “+ Employment” Measure. This measure consists of granting financial support to the Employer for entering into a permanent, full-time employment contract with an unemployed person registered with the Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP, I.P.).
In fact, under the “+ Employment” Measure, the Employer is entitled to financial support for hiring, corresponding to 12 times the value of the Social Support Index (IAS);
The financial support mentioned in the previous paragraph can be increased by 35% in the case of hiring a person with a disability and incapacity; a young person up to 35 years old, inclusive; a long-term unemployed person; a person from the underrepresented gender in a specific profession, according to a list published by the IEFP, I.P.; or when the job is located in an inland area.
The Decree No. 2020/2024/1, of September 23, enters into force the day after its publication, that is, on September 24, 2024.
