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Kinship may be a cause for nullity of dismissal, but it is not automatic
Within the ever-growing list of causes of discrimination referred to employment relationships, we cannot forget that kinship with persons belonging to or related to the company may also be a cause of nullity of dismissal, but it does not cause such nullity automatically. Article 17.1 of the Workers’ Statute (WS) considers null and void unilateral […]
Tick tock… countdown to the entry into force of the additional solidarity contribution
On January 1, 2025, the additional solidarity contribution will come into force, by which companies and employees will have to contribute to the Social Security for the salaries that exceed the maximum contribution base established annually by the General State Budget Law. Social Security contributions, both by the company and the employee, are calculated by […]
These are the new obligations for the protection and prevention of risks derived from exposure to carcinogens in the workplace
In the context of the fight against cancer in the EU, Royal Decree 612/2024 on the protection of employees from the risks related to exposure to carcinogenic agents at work has brought relevant changes such as the incorporation of protection against reprotoxic agents or the updating of the table of occupational exposure limit values and […]
The payment in installments of a severance compensation is compatible with the receipt of non-contributory unemployment benefits
The Supreme Court considers that the payment of a severance compensation in installments in progressive monthly amounts over several years through the subscription of an insurance policy is compatible with the non-contributory unemployment benefit for which, among other requirements, the recipient needs to have no income. It is not unusual for companies and employees to […]
Summer mix 2024: A refresher on five hits of employment law
Providing services in high temperatures, working remotely in the summer or during school summer vacation, appropriate clothing for working in summer or digital disconnection are some of the big issues that arise in companies at this time of year. On the hottest days of the year, on the eve of the central weeks of summer […]
Is the professional athlete entitled to severance payment when voluntarily leaving the sports entity?
With the end of the European Championship, on the eve of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and in the middle of the summer soccer transfer market, professional sports become the center of attention. In this scenario, we analyze whether professional athletes have the right to be compensated when their own will prevents the renewal of […]