Features of the RD 901/2020
Royal Decree 901/2020 aims to reduce the wage disparity in Spain and achieve equality between men and women in the workplace, establishing a minimum content of the equality plans.
The 50 measures of Spain’s Entrepreneurial Strategy
Spain’s Entrepreneurial Nation 50 measures put the focus on the startups, and,pursue four goals: to accelerate the maturity of investment in Spain; to attract, retain and develop talent; to step up the scalability of Spanish companies; and to turn the public administration into an entrepreneurial sector that generates favourable regulatory.
The Equal Pay Law in Spain
Royal Decree 902/2020 on equal pay incorporates, among others, the obligation for companies to establish a pay register disaggregated by sex and by professional category.
Pros and cons of the arbitration clause in business contracts
The arbitration clause in commercial contracts allows the parties to submit the resolution of any disputes to the decision of an arbitration court. Its pros and cons need an assessment on a case-by-case basis.
Relevant labour milestones in Spain for 2021
While in 2021 gender equality plans and salary registers become compulsory for companies, the temporary layoff procedures (ERTEs) are extended until the end of May.
Summary Table of the Procedural and Insolvency Measures of the Law 3/2020
The COVID- 19 health crisis has led to delays in the Spanish courts due to its paralysation during the State of Alarm. In the coming months, the Administration of Justice should adapt to the new normality and anticipate a possible increase in litigation and insolvency proceedings, mainly from 2021.
Objectives and Advantages of pre-insolvency proceedings
One of the advantages of the pre-insolvency proceedings is that it stops the execution of judicial enforcement of properties and rights so that the company can continue with its professional activity.
What are Corporate Crimes
Corporate crimes provide for the punishment of company directors for their infringements and abuses of power.
Remote working Law in Spain
The Spanish government has finally regulated the law on remote working in Spain, which lacked specific regulations and which, since the beginning of the pandemic, has increased significantly in the country.
Equality plans and their registration in Spain
RD 901/2020 on equality plans and their registration in Spain establishes, among other things, that all companies with more than 50 employees must implement an equality plan before 1 March 2022.
