Many companies certify unemployment benefits for a worker who leaves voluntarily: SEPE has a message for them

In Spain, unemployment benefits are generally only available when job loss is not voluntary.

A worker who quits cannot collect unemployment immediately, but may regain eligibility after later work followed by dismissal or contract end, if contribution requirements are met.

In some cases, the worker must complete more than three months of activity after resigning before qualifying again.

The SEPE warns that arranging a fake disciplinary dismissal to claim benefits is illegal and can trigger repayments and penalties for both the worker and the company.