Publications - Labor and Employment
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.
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.
Portuguese Government has updated the table of minimum monthly wages set forth on the ordinance that regulates the working conditions of administrative workers not covered by collective bargaining regulations.
The new ordinance establishes financial assistance for young people under 30 who are receiving unemployment benefits and enter into a new employment contract. The measure aims to encourage active job seeking and promote stable youth employment.
The new Strategic Plan of the Labor and Social Security Inspectorate establishes the priority lines of inspection action for the years 2025-2027, defined by 10 objectives (such as detecting fraud in recruitment or contributions, bringing undeclared…