Employment

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…

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…

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

Early Retirement – Specialist Employment Lawyer

In this post, we focus specifically on the rules governing early retirement.

Robotics, Contract Termination & the Future of Labour Law

For several years now, there has been a wealth of thought-provoking articles on employment and social affairs, as well as a growing body of case law, on the subject of…

What is a collective dismissal according to Spanish labour law?

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,…

Qualified Total Permanent Disability and Capitalisation

Can you imagine being unable to practise your usual profession due to an injury or illness? Total permanent disability (total permanent disability (IPT)) is a Social Security…

2020 Tax Return and the Impact of Temporary Layoff Procedure (ERTE)

FILE YOUR ANNUAL TAX RETURN NOW: Find out here how we can get started on your annual tax return right away

Temporary Layoff Procedure (ERTE) Support Extensions to 31 May: force majeure and ETOP

Requirements and Options for Retirement

Keeping an eye on the future is the best way to shape a stage of life where peace of mind and security are paramount.

CEO CONTRACT SPAIN: SENIOR MANAGER

The CEO management contract is regulated by the Royal Decree 1382/1985. This law covers those who hold the position of CEO, i.e. an employee who carries out the tasks of a CEO…

Domestic Workers Advisory Service

Day to day, it is essential to understand the rights and obligations of domestic workers. We recommend seeking specialist legal advice both when formalising the contract and when…

How to Remove Employees from a Temporary Layoff Procedure (ERTE) for force majeure, Switching to an Temporary Layoff Procedure (ERTE) on objective grounds

How to notify the Public Employment Service (SEPE) of deactivations or amendments to Temporary Layoff Procedure (ERTE) arising from the gradual return to work Download Public…

How do I claim unemployment benefit as a domestic worker or at the end of a fixed-term contract?

THE NEW EXTRAORDINARY UNEMPLOYMENT SUBSIDIES Click the image to access the online procedure

Can an employer stop paying salary at the end of the month?

The end of the month is approaching and the company doesn't have enough liquidity to pay salaries: We would never encourage any employer to stop paying wages. However, a…

Temporary Layoff Procedure (ERTE) force majeure and ERTEs on objective grounds

Right to Disconnect: Measures for Work-Life Balance

How to hire employees in Spain

Experts in spanish labour regulation - Employment collective dismissal

Multinational enterprises sometimes need to do some restructuring in one or more of the countries where they operate. This gives rise to collective dismissals, transfers,…

Scaffolding Accidents

Surveillance Evidence for dismissal: Privacy Rights

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS, VIDEO SURVEILLANCE, fair dismissal AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY: The High Courts of Justice within the employment jurisdiction had been ruling that video…

A practical guide to setting up a limited company in Spain

Employment lawyer

There are different ways to extinguish a contract in Spain: redundancies, disciplinary dismissal, contractual modifications, etc. Link to English-speaking employment lawyer

Occupational Diseases Arising from Silicosis

occupational illness, disability, and CIVIL LIABILITY and criminal liability OF MARBLE WORKERS IN CASES OF SILICOSIS: