This July has brought three significant developments in the field of labour law that deserve close attention. They cover very different areas—from a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union to the launch of a new simulation tool by the Spanish Social Security system. Although these measures respond to different needs, they
Each year, the Labour Inspectorate uncovers tens of thousands of breaches among self-employed professionals and small businesses. In most cases, these are avoidable mistakes that lead to significant financial consequences: according to the latest available report, the average fine exceeds €4,100 per business. That’s why it’s essential to take a closer look at the most
This May, the Government approved a significant legislative modification that directly affects the labour management of businesses. We are referring to Law 2/2025, April 29th, which reforms the Workers’ Statute and the General Social Security Law with the aim of strengthening the protection of workers who acquire a disability during their working life. This measure
This April, the Spanish Government has introduced three significant labour reforms that will impact both companies and employees across Spain. These measures are designed to enhance equality, safety, and the protection of labour rights, fostering a fairer and more efficient working environment. Moreover, these changes require companies to quickly adapt to new regulatory frameworks, involving
The Spanish Government has approved the update to the minimum contribution bases for 2025, which will bring significant changes for both workers and businesses in Spain. This adjustment aims to ensure that Social Security contributions are proportional to actual income, thus strengthening the pension system and adapting to the current economic situation. Below, we explain
The Spanish Government has recently announced three major labour law updates that will impact both workers and businesses in Spain. These measures include a reduction in weekly working hours, new regulations on digital disconnection rights, and the introduction of a paid leave policy for extreme weather conditions. With these changes, companies and employees must adapt
On 26th December 2024, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree-Law introducing significant improvements in the regulation of active retirement, partial retirement, and deferred retirement, among other measures. These reforms, resulting from the agreement reached at the Social Security and Pensions Social Dialogue Table in July 2024, aim to provide more flexible and
Recently, the Supreme Court has amended its ruling on disciplinary dismissals, establishing that a preliminary hearing is now mandatory in these cases. This decision represents a significant change for businesses, as failing to provide this right could render a disciplinary dismissal unfair. According to this new interpretation, employers must give employees the opportunity to defend
November is the month marked on all self-employed people’s calendars. From this month, Social Security will start contacting the self-employed to let them know whether they will have to pay more or receive a refund for their contributions. The regularisation process is scheduled to be completed by March 2025. Since the new contribution system came
Spain is on the top 4 countries with the highest proportion of foreigners, following Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. These figures represent a record 2.8 million foreign workers in the country, as reported by the Bank of Spain. Hiring foreign talent is also a business strategy that can bring unique perspectives and
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