Control of working hours and overtime in SpainThe regulations on labour and employment in Spain require that all companies keep a daily record of the working hours and the overtime completed by workers. The detection of breaches in compliance with the regulations can result in economic fines for companies.Read more
Guide to Law Studies in GermanyLaw is easy is what student magazine ZEIT Campus entitles its interview with Thomas Fischer, the presiding judge of the Federal Court of Justice. The article quotes the judge as …Read more
The part-time contract linked to training in SpainCompanies in Spain that employ workers under the age of 30 years old may apply for a reduction of the company’s contribution to social security. This allowance will be from 75% to 100% depending on the number of workers and will be applicable for a period of one year, which may be extended for another year.Read more
The Cross-border transfer of a company’s registered office between Czech Republic and SpainUseful information for entrepreneurs interested in the cross-border transfer of a company’s registered office, focusing on the practical aspects of cross-border transfers rather than on the technical details of the transfer itself.Read more
Sun Tax on Photovoltaic systems in SpainThe new law regarding the taxation of photovoltaic systems in Spain requires that households operating this technology pay grid fees in addition to a ´sun tax´. Furthermore, it regulates the selling of electricity from private households. The fines for not complying with the restrictions can reach a height of €60 million. However, installations smaller than 10kW and specific locations are exempt from this law.Read more
Compulsory energy audits for large companies in SpainBy November 2016, large companies that, for at least two consecutive years, fulfil specific conditions (those that employ at least 250 people, and those that, without meeting the previous requirement, have a turnover of more than 50 million euros and a general balance exceeding 43 million euros) must undergo their first energy audit.Read more
Good Prospects for Wind Power Energy in SpainSpain is a world leading contributor in wind power technology, consequently building a great presence in the world as well as contributing 17% of the country’s electricity needs.Read more
Similar trademarks and the risk of confusion in the European UnionFollowing the ruling of the European Union Court of Justice (C-223/15) on similar trademarks and the risk of confusion, supplemental petitions are expected to limit infringement zones, which will oblige judges to conduct detailed analysis before issuing extensive cessation orders covering the entire EU territory.Read more
Hiring regulations in Spain of workers from foreign temporary employment agenciesForeign temporary employment agencies are increasingly considered the solution to a need for a workforce by companies in Spain. Facing an increase in the number of temporary employment agencies and the number of workers employed by these companies, it is important to know the applicable regulations.Read more
