Trabajadores en audiencia por despido

Hearing prior to the employee in case of dismissal

As a result of the STS of November 18, 2024, companies are obliged to offer a hearing prior to dismissal. In this sense, this prior formality is imposed on companies. The first formality is that the employee is notified in writing. Regarding deadlines, nothing is stated in the case law, but a reasonable period of 24 to 48 hours can be applied so that the employee can respond to this notification and can present the appropriate allegations…

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Hombre es víctima de un despido improcedente en su trabajo

Limitation of compensation for unfair dismissal provided for in the workers’ statute

The Supreme Court refuses to extend the compensation for unfair dismissal set forth in Article 56.1 of our Workers' Statute: "When the dismissal is declared unfair, the employer, within five days of notification of the judgment, may choose between reinstatement of the employee or payment of compensation equivalent to thirty-three days' salary per year of service, prorated by months for periods of time of less than one year, up to a maximum of twenty-four monthly payments. The option for the…

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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 de baja temporal por incapacidad

Common illness and occupational accident: Temporary disability allowance

If you are working and suffer an accident while providing services, or if you are working and suffer an illness that makes it impossible for you to provide services. It is necessary to differentiate between WORK ACCIDENT: The definition is contained in Article 156 of the LGSS: An occupational accident is any bodily injury that the worker suffers on the occasion of or as a consequence of his work . As can be seen from the definition,…

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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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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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Nómada digital trabajando en su portátil desde España

All you need to know to become a Digital Nomad in Spain

What is an international teleworker? A worker authorized to stay in Spain to carry out an employment or professional activity at a distance for companies located outside the national territory, through the exclusive use of computer, telematic and telecommunication means and systems. Who can obtain an authorization as an international teleworker? A national of a third state, of legal age. (Does not apply to European Union citizens or to those to whom European Union law applies.) Can a freelancer be…

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Estudiante encuentra trabajo en España como altamente cualificado

From student to highly qualified resident in Spain

1. Get a Job Offer The first step is to secure a job offer in a position that is considered highly skilled. This involves roles that require specialized skills and training, usually in sectors such as technology, engineering, finance, and more. 2. Fulfill Academic and Professional Requirements To be eligible, you need to have a higher education degree (bachelor's, master's or doctorate) and work experience that supports your professional qualifications. Companies are looking for candidates with a strong academic…

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