Can an employer check an employee’s location using a company phone?
Can an employer track an employee’s location through a company-owned phone? Recent case law from the Constitutional Court and the Court of Justice of the EU is reshaping the legal limits of workplace geolocation and employee monitoring.
Workplace Harassment at Company Dinners: When Dismissal Is Lawful
Conduct occurring at a company dinner may have serious employment consequences, even if criminal proceedings are dismissed. This article analyses a ruling by the Galicia High Court confirming the lawfulness of a dismissal for workplace harassment and highlights the key factors considered by the court.
Sex at Work, Video Surveillance, and Disciplinary Dismissal
In recent years, Spanish courts have increasingly ruled on disciplinary dismissals linked to sexual conduct in the workplace. These cases raise important legal issues for companies and managers, particularly regarding the use of CCTV cameras, data protection, and the proper classification of disciplinary misconduct. The analysis is not straightforward, each case has its own nuances, […]
Parental Leave and Sick Leave Discrimination: What Spanish Employers Need to Know in 2025
Recent developments in Spanish labor law underscore two important areas where employers must act with caution: parental leave rights for employees with children under the age of 8, and the treatment of employees on sick leave in workplace policies and benefit eligibility. With legal interpretations evolving rapidly, and courts beginning to shift responsibility directly onto […]