Year-End Vacation Balances and Paid Leaves: What Employers Should Keep in Mind
As the final quarter of the year approaches, companies operating in Spain must begin evaluating how they manage employee vacation accruals and paid leave entitlements. Two legal areas in particular have drawn attention in recent months: the handling of unused vacation days at year-end and the application of the five-day paid leave for the hospitalization […]
M&A Due Diligence in Spain: How to Uncover Hidden Labor Liabilities
Discover how to detect hidden labor liabilities during mergers and acquisitions in Spain. Learn what risks to watch for and how legal due diligence can protect your investment. Introduction: Labor Risk Is the Silent Deal Killer in M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) In mergers and acquisitions, financial metrics often take center stage. However, one of […]
Clauses That Could Invalidate Your Employment Contracts in Spain: What International Companies Need to Know
As global businesses expand into Spain, understanding the nuances of Spanish employment law is critical to ensuring compliant operations and avoiding legal pitfalls. One overlooked yet high-risk area is employment contract drafting—particularly the inclusion of clauses that may be deemed void or unenforceable under Spanish labor law. At Suárez de Vivero, a leading Spanish law […]
Adherence telework agreements could be declared void
Commentary to case ruling STSJ Galicia 2660/2023 of May 30, 2010. Matter – Remote working This ruling has declared null and void an “adherence” remote work agreement drafted by the company and signed by a multitude of its workers. The reasons for this invalidity are that the company did not discuss these remote work agreements […]