Employment

General elections... changes to the Workers' Statute...

Article 86 of the Spanish Constitution allows the Government to issue royal decree-laws "in cases of extraordinary and urgent necessity". We leave it to your good judgement, dear…

How to hire a foreigner in Spain

Contact our labour lawyer specialised in immigration law SHOULD THE TEMPORARY RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT EXPRESSLY STATE WHETHER…

Additional Compensation for Dismissal

POSSIBLE NEW DOCTRINE FROM THE High Court of Justice OF CATALONIA: Additional compensation, as the name suggests, refers to the payment of an amount above the statutory minimum,…

Disability from Silicosis as occupational illness or COPD

How Long Does the Administration Have to Sanction Me?

EXPIRY IN ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS PROCEEDINGS From the date of the infraction report, the administration has a period of 6 months in which to impose an administrative sanction,…

Can Religious Veils Be Banned in the Workplace?

The Court of Justice of the European Union has upheld the ban on wearing religious symbols at work.

Lawyers Specialising in Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations

null and void dismissal for Breach of Fundamental Rights

What Is Active Retirement

Active retirement (Articles 214 and 213 of the General Social Security Act (LGSS)) is a scheme that allows retired workers in Spain to continue working whilst receiving a…

Can I Dismiss an Employee on Sick Leave?

UPDATES ON temporary disability (IT)

OBLIGATION TO SUBMIT SICK LEAVE CERTIFICATES FOR temporary disability (IT) Royal Decree 1060/2022 has established that as of 1 April 2023 employees are no longer required to hand…

Types of dismissal and layoffs in Spain

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,…

Retirement in Spain (Labour Lawyer Specialised in Retirement)

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

LGBTI Harassment prevention obligation

PROTOCOL FOR THE PREVENTION OF HARASSMENT OF LGTBI PERSONS Law 4/2023, of the 28th of February, for the real and effective equality of trans people and for the guarantee of the…

post-contractual non-competition employment agreements in spain

One important employee obligation which has recently regained importance due to the introduction of new technologies (code, blockchain, computer programs or software, etc) is the…

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.

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…

dismissal of a Corporate director and Employment Status

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

Evidence in Court

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…

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…