Diferencias de trato en el ejercicio de ciertos derechos prestacionales y propuestas de mejora normativa

Resumen

Generally speaking, the system of Social Security seems to be useful to achieve its purpose, alleviate certain situations of need. However, it is possible to find certain deficiencies and shortcomings of regulatory framework in it, that reduces the full protection of some groups. This work investigates some gaps in Social Security protection, in particular those detected regarding voluntary early retirement, family and family members benefits and benefits for the care of children with cancer or other serious illness. In addition, this work shall give details of the new and redesigned allowance to reduce the gender gap in the pensions, intended – still to be seen if successfully – as a mechanism which could compensate the deficiency in contributions in parents working life due to child care.