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
The procedure of objective dismissal in SpainIn Spain, a company that decides to dismiss a worker for justifiable objective reasons must follow the procedure established in Art. 53 of the Worker´s Statute. Failure to comply with the requirements established may be considered an unfair dismissal.Read more
Compensation for unfair dismissal in SpainOne of the factors to bear in mind when calculating the compensation for unfair dismissal in Spain is the seniority of the worker within the company. For contracts signed after 12 February 2012, the compensation is 33 days’ worth of salary for each year worked. For contracts entered before this date, the compensation is calculated in two instalments.Read more
Objective dismissals in Spain will cost more to companiesThe passing of the new 22/2013 Act of December 23 of the State Budget for 2014 has negated Article 33.8 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute. Article 33.8 provided compensation by …Read more
