The impact of the coronavirus on the workplace is unquestionable given the current situation. Given the measures adopted by the Community of Madrid and the Ministry of Health, we provide you with some recommendations. These you can follow are: Revision of the protocol for the prevention of occupational risks, reinforcing hygiene measures Review and update…
Today, temporary employee transfers are commonplace. Both employers and employees have to move temporarily outside Spain. Either to attend conferences, congresses, establish business relations, etc. Or simply to provide services in a company of the group or client that has contracted the services provided by the company. Next, from our Labour Consultancy we gather a…
In this article we want to clarify how the work absence due to coronavirus or COVID-19 is contemplated. In addition to the recommendations that the Coordination Center for Health Alerts and Emergencies has made. First of all, we need to know what we are talking about. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that normally affect…
The National Court guarantees discounting breaks in the working day. Specifically for snacks, breakfast or coffee, with the aim of subtracting this time from the total number of hours actually worked. The above statement originated as a result of the abandonment of a lawsuit that sought the nullity of the time computations referenced in the…
The objective dismissal for Absence from work is repealed through RDL 4/2020. It was established by Article 52.d of the revised text of the Workers’ Statute. As a result of the 2012 labor reform, this article allowed for the termination of the employment contract due to lack of work attendance. With an indemnity of 20 days…
How does Brexit affect British workers in Spain? It means that UK nationals (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) are no longer considered citizens of the European Union (EU). However, a transitional period has been established during which EU legislation on free movement will continue to apply. The transitional period will end, unless expressly extended,…
The Minimum Interprofessional Salary for 2020 was agreed on Wednesday 22 January 2020. The agreement between the government, employers and unions, referred to increase the minimum interprofessional wage (SMI) by 5.5%. Thus reaching 950€ per month in 14 annual payments. This increase was reflected in the Royal Decree Law 231/2020 of 4 February, and retrocedes…
The Bonus for Reduction in Labour Accidents in companies is provisionally suspended. On previous occasions we have published how to apply for this bonus. Which consists of applying for the reduction in contributions for professional contingencies. For companies with a low rate of occupational accidents. And provided that they have implemented effective measures in the…
New Retirement Age from 1 January 2020. As a result of the amendment to the Pension Act (2011), the retirement age is gradually being raised to 67 in 2027. This situation is the result of a transitional provision which indicates the retirement age and the contribution period required each year until 2027, when the age…
For any workers will be posible the Compatibility of Unemployment Assistance and Self-Employment registration. Compatible for a maximum period of 270 days. Currently it is compatible to collect unemployment and start an activity as a self-employed worker. Unemployment benefit can be made compatible with self-employment for a maximum of 270 days. Or for a shorter…