Any employer, whenever one of his employees commits a series of faults stipulated as serious in the Workers' Statute, has the power to unilaterally terminate...
Surely, on more than one occasion, you have heard or read that, in the face of a certain event, only an administrative appeal can be lodged. However, it is...
Dismissal can be defined as the decision taken by an employer to terminate the employment contract with a particular employee. This can occur due to various...
One of the most common questions asked by law firms specialising in marital separations is whether one of the parties can divorce when the other does not want...
Family conflicts often give rise to very unpleasant situations. In fact, there are times when, as a result of them, many people wonder whether a child can be...
The break-up of a couple often brings uncertainties and doubts to both parties. But especially for the one who is left in a worse economic situation after the...
Separation of property allows the spouses' assets to be separated during the marriage. Thus, each can administer and manage it as he or she wishes without the...
The process of separation with unmarried and unmarried children is very similar to that of divorce. During the course of the process, it is necessary to resolve...
The offence of injury established by the Penal Code seeks to punish all those who cause bodily, physical and mental harm to other people. However, since neither...
Geographical mobility is a tricky issue under the Workers' Statute. Therefore, here we want to analyse it in depth, especially with the aim of explaining...
It is becoming increasingly common for both men and women to be working when they decide to have a child. This relatively new reality is gradually being...
After a long working life, the time of retirement is long awaited by the employee. In some situations, this retirement will come sooner than expected. In this...
The extinction of condominium or proindiviso is a common cause of dispute between owners. Specifically, it involves the disappearance of the property shared by...
Is it possible to terminate a contract if one of the parties does not comply with the terms of the contract? The answer, according to the Civil Code and case...
In recent months, due to the emergence of certain actors on the political scene and the priority that public institutions are giving to actions against gender...
Surely, on television or in the press, you have heard on more than one occasion about crimes against people's honour. However, do you know what they are and...
The crime of threats, according to articles 169-171 of the Penal Code, is defined as any expression or action aimed at endangering or harming another person or...
In recent years, the term " speedy trial" has become very popular. So much so that, in some cases, it is not used properly. That is why here we will explain...
The non-payment of alimony provided for in most separation and divorce agreements can have serious consequences. However, many people are unclear to what extent...
Confidentiality clauses are much more common in employment contracts than would be expected at the time they were first regulated. In fact, nowadays, it is rare...
Anonymously denouncing a person or even a company is perfectly legal, even if it is not always the most advisable thing to do. However, it is a question that...
Divorce is almost always an emotionally difficult process. Especially if children are involved. However, it can be quick and easy or lengthy and traumatic. It...
Destroying or damaging another person's property, regardless of whether it is movable or immovable, is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code. Specifically...
A collective agreement is an agreement between one or more employers' organisations and one or more trade union organisations that sets out the terms and...
Shares are a term used in business and finance to refer to a form of ownership in a company. They are also known as shares or participation quotas and represent...
It is one of the saddest moments in life, but we all have to consider, at some point, the death of our father. And, at this moment of absolute sadness and...
Computer-related crimes, also known as cybercrime or telematic crimes, are crimes committed using information and communication technologies (ICT) as a means of...
The presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle of criminal law which states that any person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty...
An invention patent is an exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor for a certain period of time to exploit a particular invention. In other words...
Divorce is one of the judicial processes most frequently requested by Spaniards. For this reason, we would like to dedicate this article to talk about it...
Business accelerators are organisations or programmes that provide support and resources to startups and entrepreneurs in the early stages of their company's...
Illiquidity refers to the inability of an entity or individual to convert assets into cash quickly without incurring significant losses. In other words, it is...
Many people tend to confuse the concepts of severance pay and severance pay. However, they do not refer to the same thing. In fact, we could say that all...
Sexual abuse and sexual assault are two crimes included in the Penal Code that, although different, are usually the object of confusion. In fact, famous cases...
All workers, at some point in our professional lives, are forced to go on medical leave. That is to say, to request temporary incapacity from our primary care...
Dismissal of a domestic worker The dismissal of a domestic worker must be carried out with care, respecting the worker's rights and complying with the employer...
When the time comes to end their working life, workers often have countless doubts about their future. However, the best ally for this can be an employment...
Donating money to children is more than an act of love; it is a support for adolescents to achieve their goals or to help them develop in the future. That said...
You may have made a complaint to someone a few days or weeks ago and now you may have regretted having done so. At this point, you are probably wondering...
All employees have the same concerns: " What happens if I get fired while I am on sick leave, do I still get paid, am I entitled to unemployment benefits? The...
Copyright is a set of exclusive rights that protect literary, artistic, scientific and other original works of human creativity. These rights are granted to...
Crimes against sexual freedom and sexual indemnity are all too often hushed up. The reason? Victims often feel guilty or ashamed to report, especially when they...
The Spanish Constitution and the Workers' Statute recognise the right to organise. However, they can exercise it in different ways. For example, directly...
Domestic partnership and marriage are two expressions with which we are all quite familiar. However, when it comes down to it, it is common to make mistakes and...
Embezzlement is a crime that involves the illegal use of public or organisational funds for personal or improper purposes. In other words, embezzlement is the...
When there is no agreement between both parents, divorces, separations or proceedings to modify the measures of the regulatory agreements become long, complex...
A medical certificate, also called a medical certificate, is a document issued by the family doctor or the emergency department when a worker presents with a...
There are times when a man has a child out of wedlock and, for one reason or another, refuses to acknowledge paternity. This may be due to a desire not to...
On 28 March, the Spanish Parliament approved Royal Decree-Law 5/2023, more popularly known as the "law on families and teleworking". It came into force just...
The principle of legality is one of the fundamental pillars of the rule of law and refers to the fact that the public authority is subject to the law and can...
Safety on public roads is a legal asset that deserves protection. This is why the Penal Code provides for fines, loss of points and even prison sentences if...
In law, nullity is defined as the lack of force, value or effect of an act for not having been performed in accordance with the laws in force. This gives us an...
The mandate contract is an agreement in which a person, called the principal, entrusts another person, called the agent, with the performance of certain actions...
Administrative silence is the lack of response from the public administration to an application, appeal or request submitted by a citizen or entity. In other...
Farm segregation is the process of dividing a property into two or more separate parcels or lots. This is usually done to create smaller parcels that can be...
The cadastre is a public and official register that collects information on real estate (land, buildings, facilities, etc.) located in a given territory. The...
Domestic abuse is an offence under the Penal Code which, unfortunately, has become a scourge in our society. However, there are more and more regulations that...
Pyramid schemes are a type of fraud in which fraudsters recruit investors by promising high financial returns in exchange for investing money in a scheme that...
Overtime is the hours worked by an employee in excess of his or her regular working hours. Overtime compensation is usually higher than standard working hours...
Many professionals pursue the goal of, at some point in their careers, becoming a director, manager or trustee of the company they work for. They may also...
Generally, when we think of a prenuptial agreement, American films and series come to mind. Something normal if we take into account that in Spain they do not...
Criminal compliance, also known as criminal compliance, refers to the set of measures and procedures implemented by a company or organisation to prevent and...
On 3 February 2022, thanks to a complex vote in the Spanish Congress of Deputies, the Spanish Government managed to push through Royal Decree-Law 32/2021, of 28...
This is a termination of the employment contract for specific reasons. These may be economic, when the company suffers losses or reduces its profits. They can...
An employment contract does not have to be limited to specifying a specific salary, duration or competence. It may also include many other clauses which, in...
Loss of profit refers to the loss of earnings or profits that a person or business loses due to a particular situation. It is generally used in the legal or...
Some months may pass between the time when a couple decides to end their relationship by filing for divorce and a judge issues the corresponding judgement...
An urban planning certificate is a document that contains relevant information about a specific area or piece of land in terms of its urban use and development...
You may have received a court judgement against you. You are ordered to pay the debt you owed to the plaintiff in the past. However, you do not have enough...
A manager is not an ordinary worker in a company. This is the reason why, when it comes to dismissing them, it is necessary to take into account special...
Misappropriation is an offence under the Penal Code that is subject to heavy penalties. However, it is one of the most controversial crimes because it is...
After a separation or divorce, either by mutual agreement or by court decision, parents can follow a shared custody regime over their minor or incapacitated...
A trust is a legal and financial arrangement in which one person or entity (the settlor) transfers control and ownership of certain property or assets to...
Surely, if you have just bought a property or if you have become the president of the community of owners, you have had doubts about the statutes of this. We...
Due diligence is a process of thorough investigation and analysis undertaken to evaluate a company, an individual or an investment opportunity. The objective of...
The right of accretion is a legal concept that refers to the possibility for an heir or legatee to receive the portion of an inheritance or legacy corresponding...
The crime of misappropriation has its own characteristics. This is something we want to emphasise as, on many occasions, it tends to be confused with fraud...
The benefit of inventory refers to the legal process by which the heirs of a deceased person determine the value of the deceased's assets and property in order...
What happens if you don't show up for a trial you have been summoned to? Without a doubt, whether it is an appearance as a complainant, accused or witness, this...
The use of the family home when the children are of age is one of the issues that can affect the continuation or termination of a marriage. It is a complex...
A tenancy in precarious tenancy is a rental contract in which the tenant, i.e. the person occupying the property, does not have a legally binding contract with...
Is it possible to collect unemployment benefits and work part-time? This is a question that crosses the minds of many Spaniards when they find themselves...
One of the essential steps during divorce proceedings in Spain with children is to determine what type of custody and guardianship will be applied to the...
Whenever a person dies, his or her property becomes available to his or her legitimate heirs. Whether or not he or she made a will during his or her lifetime...
A surety is a guarantee offered to ensure the fulfilment of a contractual or legal obligation. It is a contract whereby a third party, called a surety or...
The figure of fair dismissal generates many doubts among workers. In fact, there are many myths surrounding it, such as that those who suffer it are not...
Leaving home, when there is a marital relationship involved, is a very serious matter and entails a number of legal consequences. Since the subject is quite...
From a legal point of view, we must define what is meant by an accident at work. Our legislation determines that "an accident at work is any bodily injury that...
The death of a loved one is an event that is always a sensitive and painful time for all family members. In addition, right after, it is time to settle the...
A company's articles of association are a legal document that sets out the rules and regulations governing the organisation and operation of a company. These...
You may have recently had an altercation with another person. You did not go to the police after it happened, but perhaps the other person did. In that case...
What happens if I report my partner for abuse? Undoubtedly, this is a question that many women ask themselves when they are victims of physical or psychological...
Article 37.5 of the Workers' Statute defines exactly what the reduction of working hours for legal guardianship is, its conditions and requirements. This is a...
An offshore company is a legal entity created in a foreign country for commercial, financial or tax purposes. The term "offshore" refers to the fact that the...
Many people suffer from repeated harassment by a third party, which leads to severe changes in the way they go about their daily lives. In this case, it is...
Senior management contracts, i.e. those intended for people who are going to occupy positions of great importance within the management team of companies, have...
Inheritance tax is a tax burden that all inhabitants of Spain have to pay when they receive an inheritance. In fact, this is true even if we live in an...
Many people find it difficult to understand the difference between gender-based violence and domestic violence. In fact, it is not uncommon for the two terms to...
Absolute permanent incapacity is recognised for all those people who, due to injury or illness, are unable to do any kind of work. Popularly, it is also known...
A pledgee is a person or entity that has a security interest in movable or immovable property that has been pledged as security for a debt. In other words, it...