Publications - Labor and Employment
Qualifying companies will need to have their sustainable mobility to work plan by December 5, 2026, and beneficiary companies of direct support will not be able to dismiss until June 30, 2026.
The Employment Chamber of the Supreme Court rules on how to deal with certain cases in which the weekly rest coincides with a holiday. Below, we break down the keys to the most relevant rulings in this regard and their practical implications.
Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to people management (selection, hiring, promotion, and remuneration) can perpetuate and amplify gender biases if algorithms learn from historical data with inequalities. In application of European and Spanish…
The constitutional reform sets a gradual reduction until 2030, maintains wages and benefits, and redefines overtime limits, forcing companies to reorganize shifts and processes to sustain their productivity.
The Pay Transparency Directive is revolutionising the polish labour market. Some of the obligations, such as gender-neutral job titles or salary disclosure at the recruitment stage, have already entered into force. Over the next few months, further…
The National Immigration Institute (INM) has introduced differentiated fees of 100% and 50% for various immigration procedures in 2026. Only those who can demonstrate family unity, a job offer or an invitation to participate in non-profit activities…
The minimum wage (SMI) has been increased by royal decree by 3.1%, to 1,221 euros per month, effective since January 1.
Every February 22, Equal Pay Day is commemorated in Spain. Multiple actions deployed at the international, European and Spanish levels promote the equalization of working conditions between both sexes. In this post we review the most recent and…
In Colombia, companies must comply with certain corporate, tax and labour obligations during the year. In this document we highlight the main obligations to be taken into account in the first half of 2026.
From 1 January 2026, the minimum wage in Madeira increases to €980, overriding any lower amount set in employment contracts or collective bargaining agreements. Employers shall update any salaries below this threshold and adjust part‑time workers’…
For the first time in three years, the government is updating the meal allowance paid to public administration employees. This change will also affect the private sector, impacting on the tax exemption thresholds applicable to this kind of payment.…
Due to its nature of paid leave, the use of trade union credit requires prior notice and justification, even if it is generic (for example: assembly, meeting, training, congress, etc.), so as not to infringe on freedom of association.