Illegal Transfer of Workers in Spain: Know the Risks?The transfer of workers is prohibited in Spain; temporary employment agencies (TEAs or ETTs in Spain) are the only entities authorized to hire temporary staff and place them at the disposal of another company. Companies must comply with this regulation, as the legal and economic consequences of committing irregularities in this matter can be drastic.Read more
Adaptation of working day, a measure to reconcile work and family lifeReconciling work and family life involves balancing work and family responsibilities. Among the measures included in work-life balance are the adaptation of working hours and paid or unpaid leave.Read more
What is the Workers’ Statute?The Workers’ Statute is the legislation that aims to protect the worker’s labour rights, establishes rules for collective bargaining, and defines the responsibilities of employers and employees in Spain.Read more
Increase in compensation for unfair dismissal in SpainThe High Court of Catalonia has increased the compensation for unfair dismissal to 48 days’ salary per year of service, with a maximum of 36 monthly payments. This decision goes against the indemnification established by law.Read more
Critical points of the remote working in SpainThe critical points of remote working refer to the compensation of expenses, digital disconnection, and the prevention of occupational risks. In the following article, we analyse the critical and most controversial elements of Law 10/2021, in force in Spain since October 1st 2021.Read more
Dismissal for temporary disability under Law 15/2022 in SpainThe novelties introduced by the new Law 15/2022 aim to prevent and eradicate discrimination in all areas of society when workers are on temporary disability leave.Read more
Posting of workers from Spain abroadIn the business world, posting workers abroad to fulfil a specific objective is widespread. Depending on the type of posting, the company must meet one or other requirements and obligations.Read more
The new regulation of temporary contracts in SpainThe entry into force of Royal Decree-Law 32/2021, of 28th December, aims to finish with the temporary employment and job insecurity in Spain. The rule presumes all indefinite contracts and establishes a new regulation of temporary contracts and their requirements.Read more
Whistleblowing, a mandatory internal channel in the Spanish companiesIn Spain, private companies with between 50 and 249 workers need to implement whistleblowing to report criminal, unethical or irregular behaviour by the company, its employees, or third parties. The four-year period to do it ends on 17 December 2023.Read more
The 7th March 2022 expires the deadline to register the Equality Plan for companies in SpainIn Spain, with the entry into force of Royal Decree-Law 6/2019, of 1st March, any company with over 50 workers must register an Equality Plan. Failure to comply with this rule will cause administrative sanctions.Read more
