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, […]
How to Manage the Expiration of an Employee’s Residence and Work Permit
In an increasingly globalized environment, the international labor market has ceased to be an exception and has become the norm. Cross-border employment relationships, remote work, and international employee mobility are now part of today’s business reality.
Retraction of Dismissal: Can a Company Revoke a Dismissal Letter Already Communicated and Dismiss Again Days Later?
The retraction of dismissal occurs when the employer, after notifying an employee of their dismissal, decides to revoke that decision before it produces its definitive effects.
Pre-employment agreement: How binding are job offers for companies?
What happens if, before signing the contract, the company decides not to formalize the hiring or even withdraws the offer altogether?
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 […]
Owning a Foreign Business While Living in Spain, What You Must Declare in 2025
Live in Spain and own a U.S. LLC or other foreign company? Learn how Spain taxes foreign business income and what to report in 2025 to avoid penalties. Spain Taxes Worldwide Income for Residents If you are a tax resident in Spain, which typically means spending more than 183 days in the country during a […]
Hiring in 2025: Human-Centered Strategy
In 2025, recruitment continues to evolve rapidly. With AI-powered tools, predictive analytics, and remote-first strategies redefining how companies attract talent, the challenge is no longer just hiring quickly. It is hiring right. Organizations must strike a deliberate balance between technological efficiency and human-centered hiring. This requires ensuring fairness, diversity, and legal compliance, while leveraging innovation […]