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Can a director Be Held Liable for a work-related accident?

We will first look at which jurisdictions may be involved in work-related accident proceedings, then who pays the damages, and finally, the liability of the director. When a…

How Is an Equality Commission Set Up Without Employee Representation?

Who makes up the Equality Committee in workplaces with and without employee representatives, and which trade unions must be invited to participate. EQUALITY COMMITTEE IN…

Liability for Continuing Another company's Activity

business succession in employment law: Liability for employment and Social Security debts when acquiring, purchasing or merging with another company.

Our tax advisor reports on the Beckham Law

WHAT IS THE BECKHAM LAW?The Special Regime for workers posted to Spanish territory is also known as the Beckham Law and is regulated by Article 93 of the Personal Income Tax Law.

Beckham Law: Requirements and Tax Benefits Explained by a Tax Expert

WHAT IS THE BECKHAM LAW? The Beckham Law is the popular name for the Special Tax Regime for Workers Relocating to Spain, which is governed by the Personal Income Tax (IRPF) Act…

Employment Law for Professional Athletes

Legal advice is an essential part of a professional athlete's daily life, particularly when it comes to the contracts they will sign with clubs and sporting organisations…

Special Insolvency Proceedings for Micro-Enterprises

Special procedure for micro-enterprises: The special micro-enterprise procedure is a "unique insolvency mechanism, specially tailored" and "characterised by maximum procedural…

How Do You Close a Company in Spain?

Here we briefly explain how to wind up a company.

dismissal of a Corporate director and Employment Status

What Counts as Length of Service When an Employment Contract Is Interrupted

Evidence in Court

The Managing Director's Contract in a Company

The members of a board of directors may hold the following roles: Board members: (Chairperson, ordinary member, secretary) and, in addition, Managing Directors: a board member…

Recognition of Work-Related Anxiety as a work-related accident

What is the usual classification of temporary disability (IT) caused by workplace anxiety? Social Security typically issues sick leave certificates for employees suffering from…

Tax-Exempt Compensation under Personal Income Tax (IRPF): dismissal, Relocation, Modification

Tax-Exempt Income under Article 7 of Law 35/2006 of 28 November on Personal Income Tax

Differences Between Pay Register and Pay Audit

Pay Register Pay Audit The pay register (or remuneration register) is mandatory for all companies, regardless of their sector or number of employees The pay audit (or…

Applying the Labour Reform to the Special Employment Relationship of Performing Artists

Termination of Contract for Employer Breaches

Compensation for Contract Termination Due to Employer Breaches One of the grounds on which an employee may terminate their contract is serious breach of obligations by the…

Job Evaluation: A Tool for the Equality Plan

Since 7 March 2022, companies with more than 50 employees on their payroll have been required to implement an equality plan and a set of supporting tools aimed at achieving…

International protection: The conflict in Ukraine

Due to the war conflict between Russia and Ukraine, many Ukrainian citizens have been obliged to leave their country and seek safety in other states.What is the legal situation of…

International Protection: The Ukraine Conflict

As a result of the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, many Ukrainian citizens have been forced to flee their country and seek safety in other states.

Discharge of Public Debt in Insolvency Proceedings

CAN DEBTS OWED TO THE Spanish Tax Authority AND Social Security BE DISCHARGED IN INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS? The new Insolvency Act 2022 expressly states that public credit, whether…

RED Mechanism – Working Hours Reduction or Suspension: ETOP Grounds or force majeure

Subcontracting of Works and Services After the Labour Reform

We set out here the full text of Article 42 of the Workers' Statute, which governs the subcontracting of works and services. The labour reform introduces a single change to this…

The Permanent Seasonal Contract Under the Labour Reform

What is a permanent seasonal contract The permanent seasonal contract, as has been the case to date, may be used for work of a seasonal nature or linked to seasonal productive…

Fixed-Term Contracts Under the New Labour Reform

Written by Josep Conesa Employment and insolvency lawyer Learn more A new labour reform has arrived, this time agreed with the social partners, through the new Royal…

Express Insolvency Proceedings

Requirements for an Express Insolvency Procedure Article 470 of the Consolidated Insolvency Act (TRLC) provides that a judge may order the conclusion of the insolvency proceedings…

Pay Equity Audit

What are the differences between a pay audit and a pay register? As set out in Articles 5 to 8 of the Royal Decree 902/2020, of 13 October, on equal pay between women and men, the

How to get a NIE in Spain

A NIE is needed in order to maintain any sort of relationship with the Spanish Government. When investing in real estate, the notary will ask you for your NIE, when setting up a…

null and void dismissal employee on Sick Leave in temporary disability (IT)

CAN AN employee ON SICK LEAVE BE DISMISSED?

Voluntary Leave: Article 46(2) of the Workers' Statute

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