Pension Reforms
On 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 …
Maternity or Paternity Leave in Spain
Article 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 …
The Social Security Contributions of University Interns in Spain
Since 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 …
Renewal of the Non-Worker Temporary Residence Permit in Spain
It 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.
Spanish Non-Worker Temporary Residence Permit
The 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.
The Extinction of the Management Contract in Spain
Due 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 …
What to Do When a Dismissal is Judicially Declared as Unfair in Spain?
The concept of unfair dismissal in the Spanish Workers’ Statute (Estatuto de los Trabajadores) has changed after the labour reform of February 2012. Presently, an employer does not have to …
Contract Termination or Dismissal Due to Economic Reasons in Spain
The Spanish Labor Law has recently undergone some major changes. The current crisis and the subsequent executive effort to maintain competitiveness in our economy have motivated the adoption of the …
Permanent employment contract supporting entrepreneurs in Spain
Considering the Labor Reform of February 12, 2012, we can affirm that one of the greatest novelties in contracts for hiring employees is the creation of the Permanent Employment Contract …
Key points of the labour reform in Spain
Despite various labor reforms in our country, the anticipated positive outcomes have not materialized. Unemployment figures for 2012 remain below expectations, and escalating financial pressures in the Eurozone and Spanish debt heighten uncertainty. The effectiveness of the new law remains to be seen, as we await its impact on meeting expectations.
