All About Employee Rights in Spain
Learn which employee protection regulations you should know when hiring in Spain and how Justworks EOR can help.
How an EOR Can Help with Compliance
Avoid the headache of wading through the unfamiliar territory of Spanish labor laws. Justworks EOR can help you simplify international hiring by offering guidance on local employment regulations in Spain. With Justworks EOR, hire around the world easily and keep your business compliant.
Beyond compliance, get the support you need to minimize the costs and risks of hiring and managing a team in Spain. With Justworks EOR, you can skip the local entity setup and save yourself the time and effort of establishing a subsidiary.
What HR Leaders Need to Know in Spain
Here’s a brief overview of the most important Spanish labor laws employers should know to understand employee rights in Spain.
Employment Contracts
Employment contracts are only mandatory in certain situations in Spain, but can help protect employers and employees. The contract is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of the employment and creates transparency around employment expectations. Employment contracts should be given to the employee immediately after the start date and should include:
Salary and benefits
Job title and function
Working hours
Place of work
Procedure to offset working hours
Probation period (if applicable)
Fixed-terms
Employee duties (non-compete, non-disclosure etc.).
Company policies
Standard practices
Condition for business travel and relocation
Payslips
In Spain, employers must provide payslips or salary statements to employees monthly. These documents serve as a record of the employee's earnings and deductions and provide transparency about the financial aspects of the employment relationship.
Labor Laws in Spain
As you think about hiring in Spain, these are the top labor laws to be aware of.
Ready to Hire Confidently in Spain?
Justworks EOR makes building your global team seamless by offering local expertise to help you understand the nuances of the talent market in Spain. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.
