Overtime According to the Spanish Workers’ StatuteAccording 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.Read more
New Law for the promotion of the employment stability in SpainThe 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.Read more
The wage guarantee fund in Spain will not contribute to dismissal contributionsAn amendment to the Royal Decree Law in Spain removes paragraph 8 of Article 33 from the Spanish Workers´ Statute, which means that the Wage Guarantee Fund will stop paying dismissal compensation for contracts of permanent duration. This change would only apply to companies with fewer than 25 workers during dismissal procedure.Read more
Spanish jurisprudence on the nulity of preferred sharesThe First Section Spanish Regional Court of Cáceres (Sección 1ª de la Audiencia Provincial de Cáceres) decided Sentence 3/2013 on January 15 in which the Court declared the nullity of …Read more
Pension ReformsOn November 20, 2013, the Spanish Government approved a pension reform without having accepted any of the amendments proposed. Among other things, this reform provides a new mathematical pension adjustment …Read more
Maternity or Paternity Leave in SpainArticle 46.3 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute regulates time off for employees to take maternity or paternity leave. The maximum period provided for this type of leave is about three …Read more
The Social Security Contributions of University Interns in SpainSince 2011, the Spanish Social Security System (System) has excluded university students. Thus, companies have not had to contribute to the System on behalf of their student interns. However, this …Read more
Renewal of the Non-Worker Temporary Residence Permit in SpainIt is possible for a foreign national to renew their Non-Worker Temporary Residency Permit. This must be done during the 60 calendar days before the expiration of the old permit, by providing all the necessary documentation and meeting certain requirements. Each renewal lasts for 2 years.Read more
Spanish Non-Worker Temporary Residence PermitThe article elaborates on the documents and conditions that a foreign national must meet to file a successful application for a Spanish Non-Worker Temporary Residence Permit.Read more
The Extinction of the Management Contract in SpainDue to their particular position in the company, senior management personnel have a special legal status, which involves the non-application of common rules imposed on other employees. In the paragraphs …Read more
