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 on the facts
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
Extension of childbirth leave
Regulations: Royal Decree-Law 9/2025 completes the transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/1158 on the reconciliation of family and professional life by introducing novelties, among others, in the Workers’ Statute and the General Social Security Law. Modifications: Both regulations have been subject to successive reforms. According to the current wording of art. 48 of the ET, the suspension of the work contract for the birth and care of a child is nineteen weeks for each parent. In the case of single-parent families,
Mandatory negotiation in family proceedings
This same year a Law has entered into force that, to say the least, is generating a lot of controversy. It is the Organic Law 1/2025, of January 2, on measures regarding the efficiency of the Public Justice Service, which came into force on April 3, 2025. This Law has introduced important changes in the judicial procedures, but more specifically in the area of Family Law. The objective of this law has been to reduce the workload of the Courts
The extinction of the stable couple
In previous blog posts, we explained the ways to form a domestic partnership. However, it may happen that we decide not to continue with the domestic partnership we have formed. In Catalonia there are some very specific causes to understand that a domestic partnership is extinguished. The procedure for the extinction must be done in the Registry of Domestic Partnerships of Catalonia. Do you know what are the causes? One of the most common causes is the cessation of the
Resounding success in the first free face-to-face talk on Spanish nationality at Martínez & Caballero Abogados
Last Monday, September 8, the first edition of the free in-person talk “Your path to Spanish nationality – Everything you need to know” took place at the offices of Martínez & Caballero Abogados, in the heart of Barcelona. The event was given by Diana Caballero, expert lawyer in foreigners, CEO and founding partner of the firm, who shared with the attendees all the secrets and steps necessary to successfully achieve the Spanish nationality by residence. A well-received event in Barcelona