What is a Special Employment Center?

But what lies behind this concept? What is a Special Employment Center really and what is its impact on society?

What is a Special Employment Center?

Special Employment Centers are companies whose main objective is to provide people with disabilities with productive, paid employment, adapted to their personal qualities and which demonstrates their ability to adapt to working in the regular sector.

These centers can be set up by natural or legal persons, by public or private entities, with or without profit motive, and must be qualified and registered in the corresponding register of the Public State Employment Service or the Autonomous Administrations. These centers are governed by the same rules that apply to any other company in their field.

Requirements to work in a Special Employment Center

The requirements to work in a Special Employment Center are as follows:

• Have a disability recognized by the competent authority of at least 33% or a total, absolute or severe permanent disability.
• Be registered as a job seeker with the relevant public employment entity.
• Meet the specific requirements that may be demanded by the job position being applied for, according to the collective agreement or employment contract.

What advantages do Special Employment Centers offer people with disabilities?

Special Employment Centers offer people with disabilities a range of advantages that promote their personal and professional development, such as:

Adaptation of the job position

Special Employment Centers must adapt the workplace to the needs and abilities of each employee with a disability, providing the technical, human and organizational resources necessary to guarantee their safety and occupational health. 

Professional support

These centers have professional activity support units, made up of psychologists, social workers and other professionals who provide services such as personal and social adjustment, career guidance, training and follow-up for workers with disabilities.

Employment rights

Employees with disabilities in Special Employment Centers have the same employment rights as other workers, as set out in the Workers’ Statute, without prejudice to certain specific features such as a maximum eight-hour working day, a ban on overtime, or the right to be absent for medical, training or rehabilitative reasons.

Economic incentives

Employees with disabilities receive a salary in accordance with their professional category and the applicable collective agreement, which cannot be lower than the national minimum wage. 

In addition, they can benefit from various financial aids such as unemployment benefits, salary supplements for geographic mobility, or temporary disability benefits.

What benefits do Special Employment Centers bring to society? 

Special Employment Centers not only contribute to the well-being and dignity of people with disabilities, but also generate benefits for society as a whole, such as:

Compliance with regulations

Special Employment Centers help companies to comply with current legislation on the labor integration of people with disabilities, which establishes a 2% quota of staff positions for this group.

Companies that do not meet this quota may opt for alternative measures, such as contracting services or buying products from Special Employment Centers. 

Improvement of competitiveness

They offer competitive, high quality products and services in the market, thanks to the professionalism, commitment and motivation of their employees with disabilities. 

In addition, Special Employment Centers receive public administration subsidies and bonuses that allow them to improve their profitability and sustainability.

Promoting social responsibility

They set an example of corporate social responsibility, as they demonstrate their commitment to human development, equal opportunities and the social inclusion of people with disabilities. Thus, the centers transmit positive values such as solidarity, diversity and cooperation with society.

Why choose Armonia Spain as your Special Employment Center?

Armonia Spain is a leading company in the integrated services sector for companies and institutions, with a Special Employment Center for people with disabilities.

We offer cleaning, maintenance, gardening, concierge and administrative services, among others, with extensive experience and high quality.

Armonia stands out for its social vocation and its commitment to the professional integration of people with disabilities. Therefore, it provides its employees with disabilities with a safe, adapted and stimulating working environment, where they can develop their skills and grow professionally. In addition, it has a multidisciplinary team that provides them with ongoing, personalized support.

Armonia’s commitment to labor inclusion

A Special Employment Center is an entity that promotes the labor inclusion of people with disabilities in Spain. These centers offer employment that is suitable to the abilities and needs of people with functional diversity, giving them the opportunity to develop professionally.

Armonia Spain, as a leader in the facility solutions market, is also committed to labor inclusion through its Special Employment Center. 

With its focus on user experience and its commitment to the quality of life of building occupants, Armonia demonstrates its leadership and contribution to equal opportunities in the workplace.

If you are interested in working at our Special Employment Center or would like more information about Armonia Spain’s services, we invite you to browse our website. There you will find detailed information about our areas of expertise and can contact us to learn more about available employment opportunities.

ARMONIA, experts in Facility Solutions, was created with the mission of offering a human, professional and high quality service to the most demanding clients through a range of solutions for the workplace and building and property maintenance:  Corporate Reception, Support Staff & Access Control, Cleaning & Logistics, Security & Protection and Special Employment Center.