Publications - Labor and Employment
The law sets out the roadmap for decarbonizing transport in Spain, establishes a new framework for coordinated planning, strengthens the role of public transport, and promotes the modernization of the mobility system. Among its measures, it includes…
On November 24, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare published a new subcontracting inspection protocol to strengthen oversight and prevent improper practices such as labor simulation and tax evasion. This instrument standardizes criteria…
The regulatory framework for training contracts has been implemented following the 2021 labor reform, with provisions on the two contract types: for alternance training and for work experience. It places a cap on the number of training contracts.
The ability for collective agreements to allow mandatory retirement at ordinary retirement age has significant implementation limitations and difficulties
In the Garrigues Labour Newsletter, we address the most relevant legal developments in the field of labour law in Spain.
Digitalization has transformed the way we communicate, and media such as email or instant messaging have appeared. Its use is even becoming established in the work environment, for notifications from companies to employees. In this post we analyze…
In view of the ageing of the population, public strategies are being approved aimed at promoting the employment of seniors, while encouraging policies at the company level to promote labor inclusion and retention of senior talent.
The preliminary draft seeks to prevent internships from replacing actual jobs and must go through parliament.
There has been much debate about compensation for unfair dismissal in Spain in recent times. Although the Supreme Court has settled the issue in the light of existing legislation, a legislative initiative for its reform is under way.
The calendar includes seven national holidays, in addition to those of the different autonomous communities.
With the new year approaching, the application of new rules for calculating the retirement pension will begin (extending periods for calculating the regulatory base) and for the integration of gaps in contribution periods. In addition, the…
The purpose of the text, which must now continue its parliamentary process, is to recognize the right to safe, accessible, and sustainable mobility and to modernize its planning, financing, and governance.