Examining the Legality of Worker Assignments by Professional Employment Organisations (PEOs) in SpainIn recent years, the use of Professional Employment Organisations by foreign companies to hire workers in Spain without registering with the Spanish authorities, has become increasingly popular. Although this practice is legal in many EU countries, it can result in the declaration of an illegal transfer of workers within the Spanish legal system.Read more
Collective Labour Disputes in SpainThe collective dispute is a procedure invoked due to disagreements in labour matters in Spain. It involves a general interest claim made by a group of workers regarding the application and interpretation of a state regulation, collective agreement or a decision or practice adopted by a company.Read more
Spain 2023: Labour Rulings OverviewAnalyzing Spain’s significant legal rulings of 2023, this summary offers insights into the most relevant cases, providing a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape.Read more
From Policies to Practice: Understanding Spain’s Employment Evolution in 2023Explore the significant legislative transformations shaping Spain’s labour landscape in 2023. This comprehensive summary highlights key laws addressing critical issues impacting employers and workers.Read more
Collective dismissal of workers in SpainCollective dismissal is the termination of employment contracts for economic, technical, organisational or production reasons when these, within ninety days, affect a certain number of workers.Read more
Recruiting Highly Qualified Professionals in SpainIn recent years, Spain has implemented various legislative changes in the realm of immigration, all geared towards facilitating the recruitment of Highly Qualified Professionals. These changes involve easing the criteria that companies must fulfill and implementing a more efficient processing procedure.Read more
Permits for hiring highly qualified non-European workers in SpainSince the implementation force of the Entrepreneurs Law, there has been a substantial surge in the recruitment of highly qualified professionals from outside the EU. Furthermore, there has been a notable increase in worker mobility between corporate groups and heightened investment in movable and immovable property by non-EU nationals.Read more
Why are collective bargaining agreements crucial in Spain?Collective bargaining agreements have a crucial impact on governing the relationship between companies and their employees. Therefore, companies operating in Spain must have a comprehensive understanding of the collective agreement applicable to their company and adhere to it, avoiding potential conflicts and ensuring compliance with labour obligations.Read more
Illegal Transfer of Workers in Spain: Know the Risks?The transfer of workers is prohibited in Spain; temporary employment agencies (TEAs or ETTs in Spain) are the only entities authorized to hire temporary staff and place them at the disposal of another company. Companies must comply with this regulation, as the legal and economic consequences of committing irregularities in this matter can be drastic.Read more
Adaptation of working day, a measure to reconcile work and family lifeReconciling work and family life involves balancing work and family responsibilities. Among the measures included in work-life balance are the adaptation of working hours and paid or unpaid leave.Read more