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How to Request Euthanasia in Spain

Organic Law 3/2021, in force since 25 June 2021, marks a significant milestone in the regulation of euthanasia in Spain. We set out the legal implications of this legislation, its…

Participation in Collaborative Law and Mediation Conference

Our specialist in mediation and collaborative law, Maria Serra Muñoz, has been invited to take part in the first International Conference on Collaborative Law:

Buying real estate in Spain

PURCHASING REAL ESTATE IN SPAIN Purchasing property in Spain as a foreign citizen involves navigating various legal requirements and procedures to ensure a smooth and legally…

Buying real estate in Italy

Purchasing property in Italy as a foreign citizen involves navigating various legal requirements and procedures to ensure a smooth and legally compliant transaction. At Aliant, we…

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Payroll advice for workers posted abroad

iNTRODUCTION: Our payroll agency, which provides labour advice, understands that the concept of the posted worker, since the pandemic, has entered a gray area, given that…

How the data protection officer works in Spain

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…

What is the SII (Immediate Information Supply System)?

The Immediate Information Supply System (SII) is a VAT management system implemented in Spain that requires the immediate electronic transmission of invoicing records to the…

The NIS 2 Directive: Cybersecurity obligations in the European Union

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…

How your pay is affected during temporary sick leave

When do I get paid during my temporary sick leave? In the event of a temporary incapacity (known in Spain by its initials 'IT' (incapacidad temporal)), the company will pay the…

What happens when I exhaust Temporary Disability and the National Social Security Institute (INSS) DELAYS its ruling on Permanent Disability?

We have just received some surprising news from the General Social Security Treasury (General Social Security Treasury (TGSS)).

Clearing Criminal Records Online

The right to erasure of criminal records is a legal concept that allows a person to have their criminal convictions removed from official records, facilitating their reintegration…

Bilateral Social Security Agreement between Spain and United States

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…

How Does a Payslip Work?

PAYSLIP BREAKDOWN: Every payslip is made up of 2 types of amounts or items.

Whistleblowing Channel Example

Whistleblowing channels are highly preventive: they protect potential victims and stop problems from escalating, because issues are caught early and costly litigation is avoided. …

Accept cookies or pay: Is this legal?

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…

Lawyer for appeal at the Strasbourg Court European Court Human Rights

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

New Law for Influencers in Spain: A Complete Analysis

On Tuesday 30 April, Royal Decree 444/2024 was approved, establishing regulations for influencers classified as "users of special relevance" (USR).

Intestate Succession: Inheritance Without a Will

Intestate succession opens when a person dies without having appointed an heir in a will or inheritance agreement, or when the appointed heir or heirs do not ultimately inherit,…

Tax Calendar 2024: For Companies and Self-Employed

Here you will find the tax calendar to ensure you never miss a tax filing deadline throughout the year.We set out the filing periods for companies and self-employed workers, along…

Criteria for Establishing a Pathological Group of Companies in Employment Law

Consistent criteria regarding the "Group of Companies".- In particular, the following have been consistent criteria of the Supreme Court Chamber:

Are there costs in dismissal and labour salary claims?

A change in the rules of the game: The recent publication of art. 104.21 of Royal Decree-Law 6/2023, of 19 December.Ref. Spanish Official Gazette (BOE)-A-2023-25758, changes the…

Void or Ineffective Wills

Discover everything you need to know about wills under the Catalan Civil Code, from their definition to the various forms they can take and the legal conditions that apply. This…

Access to Pay Register Data or Equality Plan

Can trade unions request all data from the Pay Register? Logic appears to have prevailed. Data protection rules prevent a company from being required to disclose data to the…

Legal Characteristics of Catalan Cooperatives

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

Corporate consultancy for company minutes books in Spain

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…

International inheritances: how to know which law to apply and why

Inheritances involving people who die in countries other than their own, with heirs who reside abroad or with assets located in different countries are becoming more and more…

Would you sell a copy of your iris for cryptocurrency?

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

2024 Public Holidays Calendar, Barcelona

ILO Lawyer for employment staff regulations claims against UN Agency

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…