Social Protection for the Self-Employed

🌍 Confprofessioni supports CNEL's Welfare Bill for liberal professionals Confprofessioni has praised the CNEL Assembly's approval of the Welfare Bill aimed at strengthening protections for liberal professionals under the INPS Separate Management. The proposed Bill establishes a dedicated welfare fund for professionals, ensuring autonomy from the common INPS fund and improving social security protections for over 500,000 self-employed workers. This marks a key step in expanding corporate welfare for the liberal professional sector. Developed by the CNEL's Consultation on Self-Employment, this Bill builds on past initiatives like the Statute of Self-Employment and the creation of the ISCRO social safety net. "This Bill is a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to provide more robust welfare protections for liberal professionals," said Marco Natali, President of Confprofessioni. Read the press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNFWshnY Confprofessioni Malta Federation of Professional Associations UNPLIB The European Council of the Liberal Professions (CEPLIS) Eurocadres EQUAL Ireland

🌍 Confprofessioni supports CNEL's Welfare Bill for liberal professionals Confprofessioni has praised the CNEL Assembly's approval of the Welfare Bill aimed at strengthening protections for liberal professionals under the INPS Separate Management. The proposed Bill establishes a dedicated welfare fund for professionals, ensuring autonomy from the common INPS fund and improving social security protections for over 500,000 self-employed workers. This marks a key step in expanding corporate welfare for the liberal professional sector. Developed by the CNEL's Consultation on Self-Employment, this Bill builds on past initiatives like the Statute of Self-Employment and the creation of the ISCRO social safety net. "This Bill is a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to provide more robust welfare protections for liberal professionals," said Marco Natali, President of Confprofessioni. Read the press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNFWshnY Confprofessioni Malta Federation of Professional Associations UNPLIB The European Council of the Liberal Professions (CEPLIS) Eurocadres EQUAL Ireland

🇫🇷 FRANCE: Social Partners’ Own Initiatives and Institutional Dialogue🌟 In France, social partners are vital in shaping protections for self-employed professionals. Trade unions and employer organizations, like UNAPL, ensure liberal professions are represented in talks with authorities and in #socialdialogue. Key initiatives include: ✅ Advocating for better pension rights ✅ Establishing daily sickness benefits Through dialogue and partnerships, France is building a more inclusive social protection system! 🤝💼 #socialprotection #SocialDialogue #france #SP4SE Malta Federation of Professional Associations UNPLIB The European Council of the Liberal Professions (CEPLIS) UNAPL Eurocadres EQUAL Ireland Confprofessioni

💼 FRANCE: COVID-19 Measures and Social Protection for the Self-Employed 🇫🇷 France implemented specific assistance measures for the self-employed. Among the key initiative: ✅ Aide CPSTI RCI COVID-19: Up to €1,250 tax-free ✅ Daily allowances for up to 90 days, financed through a 0.30% contribution on declared income While these measures have been essential, we must push for permanent improvements to support all workers. 💪🤝 #SP4SE #SocialDialogue #socialprotection Malta Federation of Professional Associations UNPLIB The European Council of the Liberal Professions (CEPLIS) UNAPL Eurocadres EQUAL Ireland Confprofessioni

🌍 FRANCE: Challenges and Growth in Self-Employment and Welfare Provisions 🇫🇷 In France, liberal professions make up 28.6% of businesses and employ around 2.8 million people. As of January 2023, there are 4.3 million self-employed individuals, with a sharp increase of +5.9% in just one year! 📈 ⚠️ Despite a generally well-performing social security system, self-employed individuals in France often face challenges due to insufficient training for staff managing their contributions. To create a better social protection framework, we must address these issues to ensure fair treatment and support for all self-employed professionals. Stay tuned as we explore challenges and solutions for self-employed individuals across Europe! To read our report, click here. https://lnkd.in/ec6MkV9C #SocialDialogue #socialprotection #SP4SE The European Council of the Liberal Professions (CEPLIS) Confprofessioni UNAPL UNPLIB Malta Federation of Professional Associations EQUAL Ireland

Belgium is improving the social status of self-employed workers, but challenges remain, especially regarding pensions. The abolition of the correction coefficient is a positive step for better pensions. Key recommendations to the Belgian legislator include: ✅ Eliminate waiting periods for maternity, paternity, and birth leave benefits. ✅ Extend the total duration of maternity rest for self-employed women from 12 to 15 weeks. ✅ Recognize periods during which self-employed individuals benefit from financial or economic exemptions as professional activity periods for pension purposes. Let’s prioritize supportive measures for self-employed individuals for a stronger social protection system! 📄 Read the full report to discover more 👉 https://bit.ly/3YZZu8I #SocialDialogue #socialprotection #SP4SE Malta Federation of Professional Associations UNPLIB The European Council of the Liberal Professions (CEPLIS) UNAPL Eurocadres EQUAL Ireland Confprofessioni

📢BELGIUM: Social Partners’ Own Initiatives and Institutional Dialogue 🇧🇪 In Belgium, social actors like the Syndicat Neutre pour Indépendants (SNI) and UNPLIB play a vital role in supporting self-employed workers and SMEs. They provide essential services such as: ✅ Legal assistance ✅ Administrative support ✅ Advocacy for tax reforms and better social security By participating in consultative bodies like the Higher Council of Independents and SMEs (CSIPME), these partners influence key decisions to protect and improve the rights of the self-employed. Their ongoing efforts aim to close the gap between protections for employees and those for the self-employed. #SocialDialogue #socialprotection #SP4SE Malta Federation of Professional Associations UNPLIB The European Council of the Liberal Professions (CEPLIS) UNAPL Eurocadres EQUAL Ireland Confprofessioni

🇧🇪 BELGIUM: COVID-19 Measures and Social Protection for the Self-Employed 💼 During the pandemic, Belgium took key steps to support self-employed professionals, including: ✅ Deferred social contributions without penalties ✅ Exemptions for those in financial hardship ✅ Expanded droit bridging right program for income replacement As of 2023, reforms have made the droit passerelle more flexible for future crises. While there's rising demand for unemployment insurance, these measures have been vital for financial protection during the pandemic. 🔍 Learn how Belgium supports self-employed professionals in crises! #SP4SE #SocialDialogue #socialprotection Malta Federation of Professional Associations UNPLIB The European Council of the Liberal Professions (CEPLIS) UNAPL Eurocadres EQUAL Ireland Confprofessioni

🇧🇪 BELGIUM: Self-Employment and Welfare Self-employed workers in Belgium, making up 15% of the workforce, have access to a social security system similar to employees, though with notable differences. 💼 Social Security System: Self-employed individuals are generally covered, but the extent varies, especially for those earning below certain thresholds, who may lack full benefits. 🧓 Pensions: The minimum pension amounts for self-employed workers are the same as those for traditional employees, but on average, they remain lower. ⚖️ Benefit Structure: Unlike employee benefits, self-employed support is primarily flat-rate, meaning it’s not directly linked to income levels but rather household composition, leading to significant differences in support. 👉 Let’s support our self-employed community and advocate for fair protection! #SP4SE #socialprotection #SocialDialogue Malta Federation of Professional Associations UNPLIB The European Council of the Liberal Professions (CEPLIS) UNAPL Eurocadres EQUAL Ireland Confprofessioni

🔄 Important Update from MISSOC: Guaranteed Minimum Income Information Revised! 🔄 MISSOC, the Mutual Information System on Social Protection, has released an important update! The information in Table XI – Guaranteed Minimum Income has been thoroughly revised to ensure completeness and consistency across all European countries. This update guarantees that users have access to the most accurate, up-to-date details on minimum income schemes throughout Europe, making MISSOC an even more indispensable resource for understanding social protection systems. Malta Federation of Professional Associations UNPLIB The European Council of the Liberal Professions (CEPLIS) UNAPL Eurocadres EQUAL Ireland Confprofessioni