Padre intenta conciliar la vida laboral y la vida familiar

Reconciliation of work and family life

What is meant by work-life balance? Work-life balance has become one of the key issues on the POLICY AGENDA. Both employees and employers are increasingly aware of the advantages of offering greater balance and flexibility in the working day and its place of execution, so that the worker can improve his or her quality of life without the business result suffering. In this direct, we will detail on the family conciliation, what regulates us the Statute of…

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Trabajador siendo despedido injustamente

Unjustified dismissals: how to defend yourself and claim your rights

What is a dismissal? It is the manifest will of the employer to terminate the employment relationship, either due to a breach by the employee or for objective reasons of the company or the employee himself. Why do we say that a dismissal is unfair? The dismissal carried out by the company must always be in accordance with the labor regulations in force, that is to say, in accordance with the provisions of the labor law: Collective Bargaining Agreement…

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Pareja de hecho haciendo trámites para legalizarse en España

Ways to formalize your relationship as a domestic partner

Many clients who come to our offices ask us how they can formalize their relationship with their partner. While it is true that we can also formalize the union with our partner through marriage, in this article we will deal with the constitution by way of domestic partnership. Where can we constitute it? We can do it in the notary's office, or directly in the Registry of Domestic Partnerships of Catalonia. How can we constitute it? Our Civil…

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Persona discapacitada pide ayuda judicial en un juzgado

Do you know that there is a procedure to provide a series of judicial support measures for people with disabilities?

Currently, we have a specific judicial process to protect people with disabilities. This protection focuses, above all, on the patrimonial or personal areas of this person. The objective of adopting these measures by judicial means is, above all, that the will of this person is respected and that there is no abuse or negative influences in decision making concerning these areas. This type of process, which is regulated in the Law of Voluntary Jurisdiction, can be initiated by…

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Padres en disputa de guardia y custodia y patria potestad

Do you know the difference between parental authority and guardianship and custody? Do you know when they can be withdrawn?

Before assessing whether or not it is possible to withdraw parental authority or custody, it is necessary to know what is meant by each of them. Many clients often confuse the concepts of parental authority and guardianship and custody. Here I explain the main differences: Guardianship and custody refers to those rights and duties that focus on the direct care of the child. For example, with whom of the two parents will live. In this sphere, minor decisions…

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Mascota junto a su dueña después de un divorcio

Custody of animals in case of separation or divorce

Can a pet be considered a “child” in a separation? The answer is yes. When a couple separates, they should discuss who will take care of the pet and how the other will contribute to the pet's expenses. Animals are sentient living beings, as determined in our regulations. What does this mean? In that we must consider them as a party in a separation or divorce process. Many clients ask me: Does it make a difference where I…

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Persona siendo detenida por la policía

Do you know what to do if you are stopped? Know your rights

When a person is detained by the police for allegedly participating in criminal acts, he or she has several rights under the Spanish Constitution and other laws. Article 17 of the Constitution guarantees that no one may be deprived of his liberty, if it is not in accordance with what the Law establishes. It also recognizes the right of any detained person to initiate the "habeas corpus" procedure in the event that he/she considers that his/her detention is not in…

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