Labour and Employment Law

Overtime According to the Spanish Workers’ Statute

According to Section 35 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute, every hour that exceeds the 40-hour per week limit is overtime. This rule corresponds with the maximum duration of the normal working day established in Article 34 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute.

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New Law for the promotion of the employment stability in Spain

The Royal Decree Law 16/2013 became effective to promote stable hiring and improve the employability of workers. The new Law introduced amendments to the Spanish Workers´ Statute by making the part-time employment contract in Spain more flexible. The Royal Decree Law 16/2013 introduces changes to the working hours of part-time workers, who from now on cannot work extra hours except in certain specific situations.

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Pension Reforms

On November 20, 2013, the Spanish Government approved a pension reform without having accepted any of the amendments proposed. Among other things, this reform provides a new mathematical pension adjustment …

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Maternity or Paternity Leave in Spain

Article 46.3 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute regulates time off for employees to take maternity or paternity leave.  The maximum period provided for this type of leave is about three …

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