In Spain, housekeepers play an essential role in many households, offering invaluable support in managing daily tasks. However, both employers and housekeepers often find themselves uncertain about the legal rights and responsibilities involved. This article provides an overview of the key aspects of employing domestic staff in Spain, ensuring both parties are aware of their … Read more
Social Security offers an extension of the flat rate contribution scheme for self-employees whose net income does not exceed the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI)
Supreme Court Ruling Could Lead to Higher Compensation for Workers in Disciplinary Dismissals A recent ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court (TS) has made a significant change to employment law, potentially leading to higher compensation for workers who face unfair disciplinary dismissals. On 18 November, the Court decided that companies must now give workers a … Read more
In the coming days, professional advisors will receive a Social Security notice listing their self-employed clients who made contributions in 2023 that were higher than needed, as determined by their net computable income for 2023. This arises because 2023 saw the introduction of the radically different social security contributions system that is based on the … Read more
Since 2019, Spanish labour law has required all companies with employees to keep a detailed record of working hours. These records must be stored for a minimum of four years and made available for labour inspections. Until now, businesses have had the flexibility to maintain these records either on paper or via digital systems. The … Read more
Hiring employees in Spain involves navigating a complex legal and regulatory environment, with various rules and requirements in place to protect both workers and employers. The Spanish labour framework is governed by the Spanish Constitution, the Workers’ Statute, and sector-specific agreements, providing legal clarity but also making the process bureaucratically demanding. Employers can choose from … Read more
When it comes to the probation period in employment, things aren’t always black and white. This initial phase lets both employer and employee size each other up and decide if they’re a good fit for the long haul. While generally either party can walk away without giving a reason, a few guidelines should be kept … Read more
Accidents when travelling to work are usually treated as work related accidents. In this case even a 44 km cycle commute was ruled a work related accident.
In this article we examine the possibilities involved with living in Spain and having a foreign employer
In this article we examine some oddities in the Spanish social security and income tax system for company directors/shareholders
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