Kategorie: Labor

In recent days, National Court Judgment no. 88/2026, dated 19 May, has generated considerable discussion in the employment law field, particularly following its coverage in the media and on professional social networks. And this is precisely where the first issue arises: the information we now receive through different channels can be very useful, but it… Public holidays falling on Saturdays and weekly rest: a right to compensation or media confusion? weiterlesen

Below, we will detail several modifications of labour regulations already approved and applicable as from 1 January 2026, as well as other measures which, despite constituting important initiatives (some even priority ones) within the current Government’s legislative agenda, have not yet been approved and, in fact, given the current parliamentary arithmetic, there is no certainty… Relevant Labour Aspects for the Year 2026 weiterlesen

The Spanish Supreme Court has once again ruled on one of the most debated issues in labour law: how to calculate severance compensation for employees with a permanent discontinuous contract. In its recent decision, STS 2396/2025 of 20 May, the Court resolved this controversy and established binding doctrine regarding how periods of service should be… The Supreme Court Unifies Doctrine and Clarifies That Periods of Inactivity for Employees with a Permanent Discontinuous Contract Do Not Count Towards Seniority weiterlesen

The year 2025 will be a period of extremely significant changes to labour regulations. The most widely publicized developments, which were already on the political agenda during 2024 and have begun their legislative journey through the Draft Bill approved by the Council of Ministers on February 4, 2025, are as follows: Reduction of the weekly… Employment Law Updates on Dismissal: Key Aspects to Consider for 2025 weiterlesen

It is clear that society is rapidly moving towards a fully digitalised era which, as expected, is bringing about major changes in the world of labour relations. The most prominent and currently implemented result of this technological development is teleworking. Despite the fact that this matter has already been regulated in Law 10/2021, on remote… Territorial jurisdiction in teleworking cases weiterlesen

At the beginning of 2024, various modifications to Spanish labour legislation have been approved, among which we highlight the following: 1. Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) The SMI has increased by 5% compared to 2023. Therefore, the SMI increases from 15,120 euros gross per year (2023) to 15,876 euros gross per year (2024), which is equivalent… Main new labour legislation for 2024 weiterlesen