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
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Use of electronic signatures in Spain
Nowadays advantages of using electronic signatures are undeniable. They simplify business paperwork and facilitate cross-border transactions. However, in order to ensure legal security of electronic documents, the use of e-signatures is regulated on both European and State levels in Spain. a) Legislation overview EU Regulation nº 910/2014, of July 23, on electronic identification and trust… Continue reading Use of electronic signatures in Spain
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
New category of travelers to Spain
Last Saturday June 5 the Spanish Government has officially published the Order nº INT/552/2021, including a new category of travelers to Spain which allows free entrance to Spain for those nationals of any third country who are vaccinated against Covid-19 and have the corresponding official certificate of vaccination. This Order is in force since June… Continue reading New category of travelers to Spain
Brexit – air and sea arrivals from the United Kingdom to Spain
The ban on air and sea arrivals from the United Kingdom to Spain has been lifted by the Spanish Government from March 30, 2021. Passengers currently arriving from the UK by travelling to Spanish airports and ports to enter Spain are required to present a negative PCR swab test. The test must be taken within… Continue reading Brexit – air and sea arrivals from the United Kingdom to Spain
Requirements for the awaited direct aid to companies and the self-employed
The recent Royal Decree-Law 5/2021, of March 12, on extraordinary measures to support business solvency in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, provides, among other aspects, direct aid to companies and the self-employed as financial support on their solvency and debt reduction. Companies and the self-employed must meet a series of requirements and conditions, which are… Continue reading Requirements for the awaited direct aid to companies and the self-employed