Social Media and Data Privacy in Spain
Can the employer monitor, access, review the employee’s electronic communications? Spanish law recognises the employer’s right to take the most appropriate measures to control the work of their employees, so as long as they do not violate their fundamental rights. There is no express legal prohibition for the employee not to use social media at […]
Anti-Discrimination Laws in Spain
Extent of Protection Any direct or indirect discrimination included in regulatory provisions, clauses in collective agreements, individual agreements, and unilateral decisions by employers shall be deemed null and void and could be subject to a complementary claim for damages. Among other causes of discrimination, are those for reason of age or disability handicap and in […]
Hiring Practices in Spain
Requirements for Foreign Employees to Work Foreign employees from outside the European community, including self-employed individuals, must obtain an administrative authorisation, or work permit, to work in Spain. The work permit may be requested at the Immigration Bureau. Does a Foreign Employer need to Establish or Work through a Local Entity to Hire an Employee? […]
Restrictive Covenants in Romania
Definition and Types of Restrictive Covenants There is no legal definition given by the Romanian legislation to restrictive covenants. However, some legal provisions allow the inclusion of specific clauses in the employment agreements that can offer a guarantee of good will between the parties. Also, some legal provisions sanction directly, without the existence of any […]
Social Media and Data Privacy in Romania
Can the employer monitor, access, review the employee’s electronic communications? On objective grounds and with the use of clear internal procedures, the employer can restrict the employee’s use of Internet and social media during working hours. This restriction applies to the use of the Internet and social media on company provided platforms, including portable devices. […]