Category: Labor law trends
How can the company use the medical examination to control absenteeism from work
Given the high rate of absenteeism, companies are exploring possible measures to reduce it. Article 20.4 of the Workers’ Statute gives them the possibility of verifying the state of health of employees through medical examinations. In this post we explain the scope of this tool. According to the latest quarterly report published by Randstad Research […]
Digital Labor Collection 2025
We put the finishing touch to the year 2025 by sharing this Labor and Employment Digital Collection in which we compile our newsletters, publications (Labor and Employment, and ESG) and Labor & Employment Blog posts. It is an excellent opportunity to review the most relevant labor and employment issues of this year and those that […]
How the available means of delivering a dismissal letter have evolved
Digitalization has transformed the way we communicate, and media such as email or instant messaging have appeared. Its use is even becoming established in the work environment, for notifications from companies to employees. In this post we analyze the most recent rulings on the validity of these means of delivering a dismissal letter and the […]
The challenge of an ageing population is driving new employment policies aimed at seniors
In view of the ageing of the population, public strategies are being approved aimed at promoting the employment of seniors, while encouraging policies at the company level to promote labor inclusion and retention of senior talent. According to the latest edition of the report on the demographics of Europe published by Eurostat, in the period […]
This is how retirement and contributions will change from 2026
With the new year approaching, the application of new rules for calculating the retirement pension will begin (extending periods for calculating the regulatory base) and for the integration of gaps in contribution periods. In addition, the contribution to the Intergenerational Equity Mechanism and the additional solidarity contribution will be increased. From January 1, 2026, new […]
Is your company ready for the new Strategic Plan of the Labor Inspectorate 2025-2027? Discover its 10 priority objectives
The new Strategic Plan of the Labor and Social Security Inspectorate establishes the priority lines of inspection action for the years 2025-2027, defined by 10 objectives (such as detecting fraud in recruitment or contributions, bringing undeclared employment to the surface, controlling working hours, or guaranteeing the rights to equality and inclusion and health and safety). […]