What to do if your house is occupied? Legal keys to the crime of usurpation in Spain.
Squatting -legally known as usurpation of real estate-is a growing concern in Spain, especially in large cities such as Barcelona or Madrid. If you are faced with a squatting situation, it is key to act quickly and within the legal framework. In this article we explain what the law says, how it differs from trespassing and what steps you should take to recover your property. What is the crime of usurpation? Article 245 of the Penal Code regulates the crime
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, an occupational accident
Everything you need to know about the CCSE exam process
Are you preparing your process to obtain Spanish nationality? One of the fundamental steps is to pass the CCSE exam. In this blog, I will guide you through the whole process: from what the exam is, how to prepare, the day of the test and what to do afterwards. Read on to get all the information you need! What is the CCSE exam? The CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) is an exam that evaluates your knowledge of the
A humble and authentic pride for the whole team.
By Diana Catalina Caballero Aguirre, Founding Partner and CEO of Martínez & Caballero Abogados Dear community: It’s not every day that one stops to look back calmly. But today I did. And in doing so, I couldn’t help but get excited. The reason? Our firm, Martínez & Caballero Abogados, has been the subject of an article in the prestigious newspaper La Vanguardia. And it is not just any article: it is a recognition of years of work, dedication and commitment
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 applicable
Employment Contracts in Spain: Rights of All Workers, without Exceptions
In Spain, an employment contract must comply with a series of requirements and contain specific information in order to be considered valid and in compliance with labor regulations. The following are the essential elements that must be included in an employment contract: Legal requirements Consequences of noncompliance Failure to comply with legal requirements in an employment contract may lead to the nullity of the contract, penalties for the company or the obligation to compensate the employee for damages. It is