Employment

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.

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 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

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,…

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:

Types of Disability Caused by Silicosis

Disability due to silicosis or pneumoconiosis is the reduction or limitation of a person's capacity to work, as defined by law, whereby the affected individual receives a type of…

Burnout as a Work Accident: Midwives

The claimant, a midwife by profession, submitted a claim for permanent disability on the grounds of work-related stress, formally diagnosed as "adaptive disorder with chronic…

Psychosocial Risks: Protocol for Moral and Sexual Harassment at Work

EMPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE: HOW TO IDENTIFY AND PREVENT PSYCHOSOCIAL RISKS The consequences of workplace moral and sexual harassment can give rise to illnesses that may be classified…

The Government Is Considering Taxing Dismissal Severance Pay

On 5 July 2013, the Spanish Government appointed an Expert Commission to examine a possible tax reform. That Commission has now completed its report, which is due to be debated in…

Retirement Calculation: How Will Your Pension Look? Examples

Calculating your retirement pension: standard retirement age The standard retirement age in Spain is 67. Workers who have completed a full contribution career (38 years and 6…

New Labour Reform

Labour Reform Special: Previous Regulations and Key Changes

The Prevention of Psychosocial Risks in the Company

Psychosocial risks: Work-related stress, burnout syndrome, mobbing, sexual harassment, and physical violence are some forms in which these work-related disorders can manifest,…

Employment Contracts in Force III

We continue our overview of the key features of current employment contracts, with the aim of providing useful guidance when deciding which contract type best suits the…

Current Employment Contracts I

We thought it would be useful to create a "reference section" covering the different types of employment contracts currently in force in Spain, setting out the specific…

Compensation, Classification, and Dismissal of a Company Administrator

The administrators of commercial companies present a special problem when relating them to certain aspects of Labor and Social Security Law and this has led to great legal…