Counting Leave in Spain and FranceThe counting of paid leave days is not always clear, as demonstrated by the recent decision of the Court of Appeals regarding a dispute between Air France and one of its part-time employees. It is therefore important for employers to remain aware of the regulations on paid leave at all times.Read more
The dismissal of a pregnant worker in SpainDirective 92/85/EEC of the EU, adopted based on Art. 138 of the TFEU, promotes the safety and health at work of pregnant workers who are breastfeeding or who have recently given birth.Read more
New measures to support self-employed workers in SpainAmong the new measures are included actions to: facilitate the incorporation of new members to entities in the social economy, support and strengthen the various entities that compose the economy and assist workers joining the labour market.Read more
Guidelines to follow in the case of receiving a work inspectionUpon arrival for a work inspection in Spain, the inspector must identify him- or herself and report his or her presence to the director of human resources or the person responsible of the workplace. The director or person responsible should provide the inspector with the business’s guestbook, where the inspector will record the inspections made.Read more
Liability of a parent company in Spain for employee claimsThe joint liability of a foreign parent company concerning employee claims of its Spanish subsidiaries will be determined by the court, taking into consideration the relationship between the parent company and the subsidiary.Read more
Definition and requirements of a collective dismissal in SpainA collective dismissal in Spain, regulated in Art. 51 of the Worker’s Statute, must be modified due to its inconformity with EU Law. Two European judgments provide details on the term.Read more
The permanence agreement in a company in SpainA permanence agreement in a company in Spain is a signed written agreement where a worker undertakes to provide services to a company for a period not exceeding two years. The breach of this agreement entitles the employer to receive compensation for damages.Read more
Labour modifications in international mobility for entrepreneurs in SpainThe Law to support entrepreneurs and their internationalization in Spain encourages new entrepreunerial activities in Spain by simplication of bureaucratic paperwork, obtention of visas and residence permits, and transfer of workers abroad.Read more
Salary incentives and Bonuses in SpainBonus payments by employers as a salary supplement must fulfil the legal requirements set by law. Spanish regulation provides a high level of protection for workers’ interests in this respect.Read more
Regulation and prevention of money laundering in SpainWith the new law on the prevention of money laundering and the creation of the Association of Experts in the Prevention of Money Laundering, many professionals, such as lawyers, are obligated to report any susceptible activity that could be related to money laundering.Read more
