Law No. 36/2026 clarified that the termination of an employment contract by dismissal for cause does not, in itself, constitute grounds for exclusion from eligibility for the Single Social Benefit, provided that the applicable means test requirement is met. The approach adopted therefore rejects a restrictive interpretation based on the existence of a fact attributable to the employee, instead prioritising an objective assessment of the individual’s economic need. For employers and beneficiaries, this clarification contributes to strengthening the coherence of the system and ensuring the continuity of social protection.
