Civil law

The Community card is an essential document for citizens of the European Union and their families who wish to reside and work in Spain. However, where the applicant has a police record, the concern arises as to whether this may affect the granting or renewal of this permit. It is essential to understand the distinction between criminal and police records. The background...

In the context of the Community scheme, certain criteria for obtaining a permit are to be met, and there are specific grounds that may justify their refusal or even the expulsion of citizens from the European Union. These reasons apply in situations where there may be a risk to public order, public health or public safety. The criminal record...

The Government has decided, on a proposal from the Ministries of Labour and Social Economy and Social Rights, Consumption and Agenda 2030, to amend article 49.1.e of the Workers' Statute. This reform will eliminate permanent incapacity as an automatic reason for termination of the employment relationship. This measure has been agreed with the Spanish Committee of Representatives of Persons with...

The criminal process is a legal procedure that begins when a formal charge of an offence is brought before the competent court. In Spain, criminal proceedings are regulated by the Criminal Procedure Act and consist of several important phases that it is important to understand. In this publication, we will explain how the criminal process in Spain works, from the moment it is presented...

All citizens have legal and fundamental rights that must be protected, even when they have been detained. In this publication, we will explain some of the most important rights that people have when they are arrested. The right to remain silent is one of the most important rights a person has when he is detained. This means you're not forced to...

In Spain, there are different types of dismissal that can affect workers. It is important to know them to understand their rights in each case. We then describe the main types of dismissal and the rights that workers have before each of them: (more...)

In Spain, there are different types of dismissal that can affect workers. It is important to know them to understand their rights in each case. The following is a description of the main types of dismissal and the rights of workers before each of them:

Maternity and paternity leave is a right for workers in Spain, and is regulated by the Act on Effective Equality between Women and Men and the Act on the Protection of Maternity. This right is essential to ensure the health and well-being of the mother and the newborn, as well as to promote the reconciliation of work and family life. This job loss...

The right to unemployment is a fundamental labour right, which is regulated by Royal Legislative Decree 8 / 2015 of 30 October 2015, which protects workers in the event of unemployment. If you are 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 workers who have...