Author: Albert Leynver

What is ETIAS? The Travel Information and Authorization System (TAIS) or ETIAS, which has been created by the European Union for citizens of countries that are currently exempt from visa requirements to visit the Schengen Area. The main objective of ETIAS is to contribute to the security of European borders by facilitating the identification of possible threats and risks associated with...

The Law of Democratic Memory aims to recognize and repair the victims of Franco’s regime and to promote the historical memory in the country. There may be cases in which foreigners affected by the Franco dictatorship can take advantage of some of its aspects to obtain Spanish Nationality. Spanish Nationality can be obtained thanks to this law in the following cases: Those born outside...

In Spain, there are different types of dismissal that can affect workers. It is important to know them in order to understand the rights that correspond to them in each case. Below, we describe the main types of dismissal and the rights that workers have in each of them: Fair dismissal: this occurs for objective causes, such as a business reorganization or a decrease in the workload. In this...

Maternity and paternity leave is a right of employees in Spain, and is regulated by the Law on Effective Equality between Women and Men and the Law on Maternity Protection. This right is fundamental to guarantee the health and well-being of the mother and the newborn, as well as to promote the reconciliation of work and family life. This leave allows the employee to be absent from work for a...

The right to unemployment is a fundamental labor right, this right is regulated by Royal Legislative Decree 8/2015, of October 30, which protects workers in case of unemployment. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important that you know what your rights are and when you can apply for unemployment in Spain. In general, the right to unemployment is granted to those workers who have...

If you are looking at prison time or a criminal penalty, it is extremely important to hire a criminal defense lawyer. The legal system is designed and biased so that representing yourself in a criminal trial and expecting a good result is almost impossible.

If you are facing a criminal charge, no matter how minor, you should talk to a defense attorney to fully understand your case. A consultation with an experienced attorney will help you to understand the charges placed against you, the defenses available, what if any plea bargains may be offered to you, and what you should do if you are convicted. We offer free consultations – just contact us....

If you are facing a criminal charge, no matter how minor, you should talk to a defense attorney to fully understand your case. A consultation with an experienced attorney will help you to understand the charges placed against you, the defenses available, what if any plea bargains may be offered to you, and what you should do if you are convicted.