Labour and Employment Law

Overtime According to the Spanish Workers’ Statute

According to Section 35 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute, every hour that exceeds the 40-hour per week limit is overtime. This rule corresponds with the maximum duration of the normal working day established in Article 34 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute.

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New Law for the promotion of the employment stability in Spain

The Royal Decree Law 16/2013 became effective to promote stable hiring and improve the employability of workers. The new Law introduced amendments to the Spanish Workers´ Statute by making the part-time employment contract in Spain more flexible. The Royal Decree Law 16/2013 introduces changes to the working hours of part-time workers, who from now on cannot work extra hours except in certain specific situations.

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