
Transparent and predictable working conditions: information to be provided by your company in writing
Entregar el contrato dejará de ser suficiente. Un nuevo Real Decreto de condiciones laborales transparentes y previsibles obligará a las empresas a informar por escrito, y con mucho más detalle, sobre salario, jornada, preavisos e incluso sobre los algoritmos que intervienen en el cálculo de la retribución variable. Derogará por completo el Real Decreto 1659/1998, vigente desde hace casi tres...

I say no for being in medical leave when I'm fired.
In Leynver & Jaquero Abogados, we have managed to have the High Court of Justice of Catalonia declare the dismissal of a woman worker who was in a medical condition to be dismissed. Initially, the Barcelona Social Court No. 34 rejected the annulment of the dismissal. However, following the appeal submitted by our office, the High Court of Justice of...
Wage transparency 2026: what changes with Directive 2023 / 970 (and what your company should do)
Does your company publish wages on job offers? Soon it won't be an option. Wage transparency goes from good practice to a legal obligation with sanctions. Directive (EU) 2023 / 970 marks 7 June 2026 as a key date and affects all companies that contract in Spain. Since when is it mandatory? June 7, 2026 is the maximum time for...

Can I charge for the unemployment if I receive an termination indemnified at the worker's will?
The relationship between the compensation for dismissal or termination of contract and the right to receive the unemployment benefit; or «unemployment»This is an important issue for many workers. The question whether a person who receives compensation for termination of contract at his / her will can access unemployment is recurrent, and the answer is not always that simple. The context of compensation...

Pliego de Cargos en Asuntos Laborales
In the field of labour law, the statement of objections has a fundamental role in judicial proceedings, especially when there are charges that must be formally brought in a trial. This document serves to present the allegations and facts that are charged to one of the parties to the conflict, allowing to structure and formalize the allegations in a clear and detailed manner....

Retirement, pre-retirement and reductions
Retirement is a right that all workers in Spain acquire when they reach the legal age set for it, but the way to that time is full of legal and economic aspects that must be clearly understood. In this article, we analyze the implications of retiring before the age of 65, the reductions that can be applied in such cases, and the...

The vulnerability of the right to equality in the labour field
In the field of labour, the right to equality is essential to ensure that all workers are treated with equity, without any discrimination. However, despite the legal regulations that protect this right, the violation of the principle of equality remains a recurring problem in many companies. This violation can be manifested in various ways, from the...

Can you take back from a volunteer low? Legal Guide for Workers
Can you take back from a volunteer low? Legal Guide for Workers in the field of work, workers have the possibility to make important decisions regarding their employment contract, one of which is voluntary leave. However, sometimes workers can regret their decision to end the employment relationship and wonder if they have the option of...

Substantial change in working conditions in Spain
The substantial change in working conditions allows the employer to change essential aspects of the employment contract. However, this right is subject to a number of requirements and limitations in order to protect the rights of workers. In this article, we will explore the legal framework that regulates these amendments, the requirements for carrying them out in a way...

The government eliminates automatic dismissal in case of Permanent Incapacity of the worker
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...

