Category: Labor law and working conditions
Flexible retirement: more incentives and new formulas to return to the labor market from August 28, 2026
From 28 August 2026, Spanish retirees will have more options to return to the labor market without completely giving up their pension. Royal Decree 416/2026 opens the door for the first time to making retirement compatible with self-employment and improves conditions for those who opt for part-time employment. In this post we explain the most […]
The EU proposes to redefine labor mobility by reforming the coordination of social security and is committed to quality employment
In the week of Europe Day (9 May), we look at the reform that the European Union institutions are working on about social security coordination rules and their roadmap for quality employment. Europe Day is celebrated on May 9, and it is a good time to analyze the latest European developments in the field of […]
Alcohol and drug controls at work: the tool that can protect employees by reducing accidents
In certain jobs, occupational accidents can be related, in a high percentage, to the consumption of alcohol and drugs. Adequate monitoring by the company can prevent or reduce them. Determining when and to what extent such monitoring is possible is crucial for the proper implementation of protocols for the control of the use of these […]
The Supreme Court sets criteria on the overlap of the weekly rest with a holiday
The Employment Chamber of the Spanish Supreme Court rules on how to deal with certain cases in which the weekly rest coincides with a holiday. Below, we break down the keys to the most relevant rulings in this regard and their practical implications. In a previous post on the same subject we had the opportunity […]
Pay equity: the path towards eliminating gender pay gaps
Every February 22, Equal Pay Day is commemorated in Spain. Multiple actions deployed at the international, European and Spanish levels promote the equalization of working conditions between both sexes. In this post we review the most recent and outstanding ones, focusing on Directive (EU) 2023/970, of May 10, pending transposition. One of the first important […]
Use of union credit: prior notice and justification?
Due to its nature of paid leave, the use of trade union credit requires prior notice and justification, even if it is generic (for example: assembly, meeting, training, congress, etc.), so as not to infringe on freedom of association. Article 68.e) of the Workers’ Statute grants workers’ representatives a credit of paid monthly hours to […]