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Temporary contracts in Spain and their termination

The temporary work experience contract, the temporary contract for a project or service or the temporary contract depending on production circumstances are the types of temporary contract that exist in Spain. They are all regulated by the Workers’ Statute and, despite their temporary nature, early termination may be considered as dismissal.

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Legal Remedies When Facing an Unfair Dismissal Ruling in Spain

In this article you will find out how a company can file an appeal when the court’s decision has qualified a dismissal as unfair. In fact, companies in Spain are not left unprotected but will. We introduce you to the steps to be followed although it is highly encouraged to use a labour lawyer when firing anyone in Spain.

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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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