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In this article, we will explain the different types of pensions and the requirements to receive them.

In certain situations it's necessary for a company to hire a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to support them with their fulfillment of their data protection responsibilities. Both Data Controllers and

In the application of article 51 of the Workers' Statute, collective dismissal is understood to be the termination of employment contracts based on economic, technical, organisational or production

ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, noted a significant increase in the quantity and variety of cyberattacks and their consequences in the latter part of 2022 and the first half of

A detailed look at how Permanent Incapacity works in the Bilateral Social Security Agreement between Spain and the United States, including who is eligible, what benefits are offered and how

Find out how the Special Social Security Agreement can be a convenient way to secure your retirement and improve your financial well-being so that your pension is not negatively affected by a

An employee who has worked at a company for at least one year and who has not been on voluntary leave for at least four years, is entitled to

Legal aid is a system in which a person who fulfils certain requirements can have access to a lawyer and a 'procurador' without having to pay for their services.

Written by Josep Conesa Sagrera (Masters Degree in European Law and Fundamental Rights) When can I go to the Strasbourg Court/ECHR? You may bring a

The Covid pandemic led to an attempt to limit job losses. However, as a result of governmental economic policies which have sought to increase the competitiveness of companies, the legal framework

Earlier this year, I was looking for information on a well-known Spanish news website. I clicked to enter the website and I was greeted with a cookie banner that gave me two options: Navegación

What is a cooperative? The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) defines a cooperative as "an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and

What is the company minutes book? In the Spanish business environment, company minutes books (libros de actas) document and record the most important decisions and agreements affecting the company.

It might seem like a quote from a science-fiction movie, but sometimes facts are stranger than fiction.

The Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization (hereinafter referred to as ILO) has, since 1947 been the competent judicial body to hear disputes that may arise with officials

Shareholders' agreements (‘pactos de socios’/’pactos parasociales’ in Spanish) are an increasingly popular feature of the formation and operation of companies, as they set out the rules and

Commercial companies in Spain are subject to a number of obligations that they must comply with in order to operate in a legal and transparent manner. These obligations vary depending on the nature

Article 18 of the Spanish Consititution guarantees the right to honour, to personal and family privacy and to one's own image (el derecho al honor, a la intimidad personal y familiar y a la propia

Limited Liability Companies (Sociedades de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.L.s) in Spanish) are one of the most common forms of business in Spain. These entities offer a number of advantages, such as

If you’re reading this, you probably have a great idea for a business. You know what service or product you want to provide, you know who you want to provide it to and you can’t wait to start.

If you are thinking about investing in real estate in Spain then you are in good company. More and more people from around the world are buying property in Spain and for good reason. Not only does

Good news for start-ups! As of July 2023, start-ups can now apply to be certified with ENISA (la Empresa Nacional de Innovación) under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism. But what is this

Your privacy policy is your way to fulfill your obligation to let your data subjects know that you are collecting personal data about them, how it will be used, and what their rights are. We agree to

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law of the European Union which regulates the way that companies process and use the personal data that they collect from consumers. It is direct EU

Over the course of the last few years, the world has increasingly moved online, creating the perfect environment for the ‘digital nomad’ to flourish. The idea that remote work can allow one to travel

Contact our labour lawyer specialised in immigration law SHOULD THE TEMPORARY RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT EXPRESSLY STATE WHETHER IT IS 'SELF-EMPLOYED'

On this page we will explain the different types of dismissals in Spain, how to proceed and what their potential consequences are. In Spain, there are two types of dismissal or, rather, there are two

In order to be able to discuss the taxation of foreign companies, we must first distinguish between what actually constitutes a foreign company and what does not.