From Policies to Practice: Understanding Spain’s Employment Evolution in 2024
Key legislative changes in Spain’s labour market in 2024: a review of laws reshaping employment relations.
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Relevant labour milestones in Spain for 2021
While in 2021 gender equality plans and salary registers become compulsory for companies, the temporary layoff procedures (ERTEs) are extended until the end of May.
The Register of Working Time in Spain
In Spain, companies must comply with the working time register, recording daily hours for each employee. This measure, intended to prevent unpaid overtime and ensure fair labor practices, is mandatory and may result in penalties if neglected.
The Dismissal of an employee already dismissed or the precautionary dismissal
After the dismissal of an employee, an employer who obtains information about new infringements liable to penalty involving the disciplinary dismissal by the employee could resort to the institution of a precautionary or ad cautelam dismissal.
Procedure for substantial modification of working conditions in Spain
The procedure for substantial modification of working conditions is preceded by a series of consultations with the representatives of the employees which cannot exceed a period of fifteen days.
How to correctly give notice of termination in Spain
In Spain, there are concrete requirements regarding the notification of termination. Businesses that will dismiss employees must comply with such requirements; otherwise, the measure could be ineffective.
Regulations on company dining halls in Spain
In Spain, a recent judgement on company dining halls reminds companies about the importance of collective bargaining when it comes to achieving consensus on social benefits with workers.
Elements of the employment contract in Spain
The existence of a working relationship is established through a contract. In Spain, the elements and clauses of the contract must clearly and unequivocally define all aspects of the working conditions.
Position of Director in Spain: Duration and End-Date
In a limited liability company, which differs from a corporation, the company’s by-laws can establish any term of duration for the position of director, including the possibility of an appointment for an indefinite period of time.
The Legal Regime of Vacations in Spain
The right to vacation days in Spain, created by a labour relationship, also exists during periods of sickness, accident, maternity or strike. Nonetheless, vacation days have an expiration date, which excuses an employer from economically compensating for the unused days.
