Employment Support Program for Persons with Disabilities and Individuals Aged 63 and Above
BENEFICIARIES
The Program is open to persons with Group 1 or Group 2 disabilities and individuals aged 63 and above who are not engaged in any form of employment or other professional activity in the Republic of Armenia (including salaried employment, activities under civil law contracts, individual entrepreneurial or notarial activities, compulsory military service, or studies at educational institutions, vocational training courses, or other forms of education) and meet the following conditions:
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According to the personalized registration database, they have not received any accrued or paid salary or other equivalent payments during the preceding three months.
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They have not been in an employment relationship with the employer that submitted the job vacancy during the preceding three years.
CONTENT
Following the signing of the tripartite agreement on the provision of support to the employer between the employer, the beneficiary, and the Territorial Center, the employer shall conclude an employment contract with the beneficiary within two working days, in accordance with the procedure established by the labor legislation of the Republic of Armenia. The employment contract must be for a minimum period of 3 to 6 months, including on a part-time basis.
Within the framework of the Program, the employer shall receive compensation for income tax calculated and paid on the beneficiary's salary, as follows:
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For the first three months of employment: 50% of the income tax paid, but not exceeding AMD 25,000 per month.
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For the 4th to 6th months of employment: 100% of the income tax paid, but not exceeding AMD 50,000 per month.