The Equal Pay Law in SpainRoyal Decree 902/2020 on equal pay incorporates, among others, the obligation for companies to establish a pay register disaggregated by sex and by professional category.Read more
Pros and cons of the arbitration clause in business contractsThe arbitration clause in commercial contracts allows the parties to submit the resolution of any disputes to the decision of an arbitration court. Its pros and cons need an assessment on a case-by-case basis.Read more
Relevant labour milestones in Spain for 2021While in 2021 gender equality plans and salary registers become compulsory for companies, the temporary layoff procedures (ERTEs) are extended until the end of May.Read more
Temporary Layoff Procedures (ERTE) in Spain: Royal Decree-law 2/2021Royal Decree-law 02/2021 addresses extensions for force majeure temporary layoffs, temporary layoffs due to economic, technical, organizational, or production reasons linked to COVID-19, and temporary layoffs for impeded or limited activities.Read more
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5 Steps to Build a Power Plant in SpainThe 5 steps to build a power plant in Spain include: securing land rights, requesting access points and network connection, depositing the guarantees, preparing environmental studies and obtaining permits and licensesRead more
Summary Table of the Procedural and Insolvency Measures of the Law 3/2020The COVID- 19 health crisis has led to delays in the Spanish courts due to its paralysation during the State of Alarm. In the coming months, the Administration of Justice should adapt to the new normality and anticipate a possible increase in litigation and insolvency proceedings, mainly from 2021.Read more
E-money institutions in SpainElectronic money institutions must be authorized by the Banco de España and follow the regulations of Law 21/2011 of 26 July on electronic money and Royal Decree 778/2012 of 4 May on the legal framework for electronic money institutions.Read more
Objectives and Advantages of pre-insolvency proceedingsOne of the advantages of the pre-insolvency proceedings is that it stops the execution of judicial enforcement of properties and rights so that the company can continue with its professional activity.Read more
What are Corporate CrimesCorporate crimes provide for the punishment of company directors for their infringements and abuses of power.Read more
