Employment advice

08
Jun

Compensation for public holidays, Spanish Social Security notifications and time recording in remote work: new criteria in labour matters

In recent weeks, several labour developments have emerged which, although they affect different types of companies, have one point in common: they require a review of labour operations. These changes refer to the compensation of certain public holidays, electronic notifications from Spanish Social Security in incapacity processes and the importance of time recording in remote

02
Jun

Flexible retirement: new options for combining pension and work from August 2026

Retiring does not necessarily mean an immediate exit from professional activity. In many companies, especially family businesses, SMEs or businesses managed directly by shareholders or directors, the transition into retirement requires planning. From 28 August 2026, new measures will come into force in Spain that broaden the possibilities of combining a retirement pension with a

19
May

Pay transparency: new obligations for companies before June 2026

Pay transparency will become one of the major labour challenges for companies in 2026. Directive (EU) 2023/970 strengthens the application of the principle of equal pay between women and men for the same work or work of equal value. As a result, it introduces new information, justification and control obligations regarding companies’ pay policies. Member

04
May

More control in prevention and new obligations: key labour changes in 2026 in Spain

In the coming months, labour law changes are expected to focus particularly on risk prevention, work organisation and the increase in employer obligations in Spain. In this alert, we explain what is currently known about these changes and upcoming reforms. Reform of the Occupational Risk Prevention Law in Spain After nearly 30 years without significant

14
Apr

Salary updates and collective agreements 2026

In the first days of April, numerous updates to collective bargaining agreements have been published at both sectoral and regional levels, directly impacting labour costs and regulatory compliance in Spain. These measures include salary revisions, new agreements and technical corrections affecting companies across different sectors. In the following alert, we outline these new developments. 2026

07
Apr

2026 contribution bases: what changes and what companies should review

The publication of the 2026 contribution order requires many companies to review their payroll, social security contributions and labour costs. Although this is a regular annual update, this year introduces changes that should be carefully analysed, particularly given their effect from 1 January 2026. Order PJC/297/2026, dated 30 March, sets out the Social Security contribution

03
Mar

Sick Leave benefits, public Holidays falling on Saturdays and early retirement due to disability: three recent labour developments in Spain in 2026

Several judicial and administrative developments have recently been announced that affect corporate labour management. This is not a major legislative reform, but rather new case law criteria and administrative decisions that require companies to review certain internal practices. Below, we analyse three recent developments that should be on every HR and management team’s radar. New

24
Feb

Changes to the SMI in 2026: IRPF adjustments and other reviews to be carried out by companies and employees

The Spanish Minimum Wage (SMI) has increased in 2026 to €1,221 gross per month in 14 payments, equivalent to €17,094 per year. This increase in the SMI impacts not only the minimum statutory salary received by employees, but also employer costs, social security contributions and payroll income tax (IRPF) withholdings. For this reason, its implementation

12
Jan

Extension of self-employed Social Security contributions in Spain in 2026

The start of 2026 in Spain brings a relevant decision for self-employed professionals (autónomos). The Spanish Government has extended the 2025 Social Security contribution rates into 2026, without applying any general increases. This measure was approved at the Council of Ministers held in late December 2025. It is implemented through transitional Social Security regulations applicable

15
Dec

Changes to Social Security contributions affecting companies in Spain in 2026

The 2026 financial year will bring new adjustments to Social Security contributions in Spain, with a direct impact on labour costs. Some of these changes stem from structural reforms already approved by law. Others will be finalised, as every year, through the annual Contribution Order. Although the final figures have not yet been officially published,

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