Una persona es juzgada por un delito leve

What are misdemeanors and how are they prosecuted?

The misdemeanor procedure is a special criminal procedure through which misdemeanors are prosecuted. Misdemeanors are considered minor offenses when the Penal Code punishes them with a fine of up to 3 months, permanent localization of up to 3 months, community service of up to 31 days, prohibition of communication or proximity to the victim of less than 6 months, or other minor penalties. In case of committing a crime that is punishable by any of these penalties, its…

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Hombre siendo despedido por haber pedido una reducción de jornada

What happens if I request a reduction of my working hours and the company fires me?

After coming into force on August 22, 2024, the new parity law has implied changes in certain articles of the Workers' Statute. The modified articles are those that regulate the form and effects of the termination of the employment relationship for objective causes, as well as those related to the form and effects of the termination of disciplinary dismissal. When comparing both versions of the referenced articles, the objective nullity of the termination of the contract for objective causes or…

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Juicio Monitorio: Cómo cobrar una factura impagada de forma rápida y económica

Order for payment: How to collect an unpaid invoice quickly and inexpensively

If you are self-employed or a company, claiming unpaid invoices can be a headache. Fortunately, the order for payment lawsuit is a quick, simple and economical way to claim payment of these invoices without the need for lawyers or solicitors at its inception. 📄 What is an order for payment judgment? The payment order is a simplified judicial procedure that allows to claim debts in an efficient way. Upon presentation of a writ with evidence of the debt (invoices,…

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