In 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.
New bankruptcy moratorium in Spain until 30th June 2022
/in Insolvency and Restructuring /by Insolvency LawThe Government of Spain has extended the bankruptcy moratorium for the third time until 30th June 2022. Insolvency debtors will not have a legal obligation to file for bankruptcy until the middle of next year.
José María Mesa, Partner of Mariscal & Abogados
/in Press Releases /by Mariscal & AbogadosThe appointment of José María Mesa as a Partner of the law firm Mariscal & Abogados strengthens the corporate structure of the firm and reaffirms its commitment to customer care and service.
The foreign creditor in bankruptcy proceedings in Spain (3): Termination of contracts
/in Insolvency and Restructuring /by José María MesaRegarding the termination of contracts with reciprocal obligations in the context of bankruptcy declaration, the Spanish regulations distinguish between contracts pending fulfilment by one of the parties or by both parties.
The foreign creditor in bankruptcy proceedings in Spain (2): The communication of credit
/in Insolvency and Restructuring /by José María MesaThe deadline for the communication of credit by the foreign creditor is one month after the publication of the declaration of bankruptcy in the Spanish Official Gazette (BOE). Although it is not mandatory, the foreign creditor should make such communication for its qualification and subsequent payment.
The foreign creditor in bankruptcy proceedings in Spain (1): Bankruptcy processing
/in Insolvency and Restructuring /by José María MesaDeclaring insolvency proceedings in Spain entails its consideration as “main bankruptcy” and implies the inclusion of the debtor’s assets, regardless of whether or not they are in Spain, and that, with certain exceptions, Spanish law applies.
The new regulation of temporary contracts in Spain
/in Labour and Employment Law /by Carlos RiveroThe 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.
Regulation of temporary contracts in Spain
/in Infographics /by Mariscal & Abogados InfographicsRoyal Decree-Law 32/2021 comes into force to finish with temporary and precarious employment in Spain. This new regulation establishes that all employment contracts concluded in Spain are indefinite and sets out the requirements and circumstances of temporary contracts.
Green Hydrogen in Spain, the applicable legal framework for project development
/in Energy Law /by Pia V. KohrsGreen hydrogen appears to be a hot topic in the renewable energy sector. Many argue that Spain could be the ideal place for developing these projects, thanks to its plenty of sun and available land. Learn more about the legal framework for the development of “green hydrogen production projects in Spain.
Whistleblowing, a mandatory internal channel in the Spanish companies
/in Labour and Employment Law /by Labour LawIn 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.
The 7th March 2022 expires the deadline to register the Equality Plan for companies in Spain
/in Labour and Employment Law /by Carlos RiveroIn 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.