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The urban legend of the ‘digital nomad’
Legend has it that in Spain there are ‘digital nomads’ who can work from here for foreign companies from outside the European Union. But this legend does not explain what employment legislation is applicable and what social security system covers them. We will see below that there is no regulatory answer to these doubts because […]
‘Riders’ law’ and platform work directive: challenges ahead
On November 11, 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/2831 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2024 on improving working conditions in platform work was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). Its transposition by the Member States (which deadline is December 2, 2026) will bring with it new and […]
Do employees who have appealed their medical discharge have to return to work?
One question that usually arises when employees appeal their medical discharges after a temporary disability process is whether they must return to their job or can wait to receive the corresponding resolution. We will see in this post that the general rule is that the medical discharge determines the obligation to return to work, but […]
Ten possible changes in labor legislation expected by 2025
2025 is set to be a key year for labor relations in Spain, as major reforms that have been in the pipeline in recent times are expected. The reduction of the working day and other changes in working hours, possible changes in compensation for dismissals or termination of the contract due to permanent disability, the […]
Labor and Employment Blog Garrigues: Compendium 2024
We bid farewell to the year 2024 by sharing a compendium (clic here) of all the posts published this year on the Labor & Employment Blog. We trust that this will be an excellent opportunity to review the year’s labor and employment law issues and other matters of interest in the area by revisiting our […]
The company is not responsible for all work-related accidents
Not every accident occurring at work or related to work is considered a work-related accident under Spanish law. Specifically, among other cases, an accident caused by willful misconduct or recklessness of the employee is not considered to be an accident at work, unless the recklessness is a consequence of the habitual execution of a job […]