Decree-Law nr. 53/2018 of 2 July, which entries into force as on 1 July 2018, makes relevant changes to the social security benefits applicable to Self-employed individuals as follows:
a) Sickness allowance – it is due as of the 11th day of the temporary disability;
b) Unemployment allowance for employees;
c) Parental allowance - the allowance now includes the subsidies for assistance to children and grandchildren;
d) Unemployment allowance for self-employed individuals economically dependent of a contracting entity;
e) Unemployment allowance for self-employed individuals with business activity.