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
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Ready for the Post-Brexit future: practical advice for UK nationals residing in Spain
UK nationals residing in Spain are bound by the terms of the post-Brexit withdrawal agreement. The transition period for the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union lasts until 31st of December 2020. In the meantime, it is most advisable for UK nationals to obtain the requisite certificate of entitlement in the following areas: Driving license… Continue reading Ready for the Post-Brexit future: practical advice for UK nationals residing in Spain
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
Complaint channel: protection for the complainant who reports breaches in European Union law
A big step forward has been taken regarding whistleblowers protection. It will undoubtedly make the complaint channel more effective that must be included in all compliance programs. This step forward has been established by Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of October 23, 2019, on the protection of persons reporting… Continue reading Complaint channel: protection for the complainant who reports breaches in European Union law
Christmas Dinner of the ITALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN BARCELONA
On December 10, the Christmas dinner of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona (CCIB) was held. Marti & Associats is a member of the CCIB. Joan Ramon Miquel and Laura Oteros attended the event as representatives of the office, which took place at the Leccabaffi Restaurant in Barcelona.
Financial compensation for non-material damages in Spain
Legal doctrine and jurisprudence in Spain assume that financial compensation for damage must be all-inclusive and, therefore, compensation should not only include material damages but also non-material damages. Therefore, based on the general principle of the Spanish system, “restitutio in integrum”, there is consensus both on the part of the doctrine and jurisprudence when defining… Continue reading Financial compensation for non-material damages in Spain