An occupational accident, when accompanied by a lack of safety measures, can lead to the company having to assume a series of responsibilities. The Law on the Prevention of Occupational Risks establishes the obligation of companies to ensure the health and safety of their workers, providing them with effective protection against occupational risks. Failure to… Continue reading Corporate responsibility for lack of safety measures in the event of an occupational accident
Author: Manuel Vargas
New Social Security reforms on pensions
The Government and social agents have signed a major agreement to guarantee the purchasing power of pensioners and ensure the sustainability of the public pension system. The Consolidated Text of the General Law of Social Security, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 8/2015, will be modified soon, in the following ways: I. New revaluation formula to… Continue reading New Social Security reforms on pensions
Preventive measures to deal with the coronavirus crisis in the workplace
On March 4, 2020, the Ministry for Work and Social Economy published a guide providing the necessary labour legislation on the measures to be taken by companies and employees who may be at risk of coronavirus infection. The measures are analysed below from two perspectives:1) Measures for the prevention of occupational hazards and protection of… Continue reading Preventive measures to deal with the coronavirus crisis in the workplace
UK nationals` residency in Spain after Brexit
UK nationals residing in Spain must bear in mind that on February 1, 2020, after 47 years, the UK officially ceased to be a Member State of the EU. The Withdrawal Agreement of 17 October 2019 established the conditions for the UK to leave the EU. It offers legal security once the EU treaties and… Continue reading UK nationals` residency in Spain after Brexit
Working in Spain: foreigners holding a residence and work permit in another member state of the EU (Transnational Service Provision)
Non-EU employees who, within the framework of a transnational service provision, are temporarily posted to Spain by companies established in a Member State of the European Union do not need authorization to work in Spain, provided they are authorized to work in the Member State of the company that hires and posts them. “Posting within… Continue reading Working in Spain: foreigners holding a residence and work permit in another member state of the EU (Transnational Service Provision)
Work and Residence Permit for Highly Qualified Professionals (Blue-EU Card)
The Blue-EU Card is a temporary work and residence permit that a Spanish company can apply for in order to hire a highly qualified non-EU employee to commence work in Spain. Requirements – That the applicant is not unlawfully residing in Spanish territory – That the national employment situation permits hiring the applicant. This requirement… Continue reading Work and Residence Permit for Highly Qualified Professionals (Blue-EU Card)