Covid-19

COVID-19 The chaos of the legislation so far……

The Covid-19 crisis has underlined the fact that Spain does not have a single Government. It has 18, and that is the ignoring the 8.131 municipalities, which, thankfully, have limited powers to legislate. Apart from the Government of the Spanish State, Spain has 17 Autonomous Communities, some of which have ambitions to become separate countries. … Read more

Covid-19 – activities forced to close by Government regulations

The original “State of Alarm” declaration was promulgated by the Government with its Royal Decree 463/2020 of 14 March, which contained a list of activities that were closed with immediate effect. The list has grown over time with further regulations. The original closure was for 15 days expiring at midnight on 29 March and this … Read more

Covid-19 Unemployment benefit for the self-employed

In order to assist the self employed of Spain the Government has enhanced the possibility for the self-employed to claim unemployment benefit. Who is entitled to make this claim? A self-employed person whose business activity was suspended due to the declaration of the state of alarm (See activities listed https://www.spenceclarke.com/articles/covid-19-labour-update-20-3-2020/) Or A self-employed person who … Read more