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Alfredo Aspra is a Partner at Andersen and he heads the Employment of the firm in Spain. He is also a member and secretary of the Board of Directors of Andersen Tax & Legal Iberia S.L.P. A practicing lawyer with more than 18 years of professional experience, his field of greatest experience and expertise, in the field of labour law, focuses on collective matters and litigation of complexity and transcendence.
Previously he worked at CMS - ASL, Garrigues and Olleros Abogados until the integration of the firm in Andersen in 2017.
Alfredo specialises in providing legal and technical advice on employment, social security and collective bargaining to national and international companies in both the private and public sectors.
Within employment law, he is an expert in:
- Business reorganization operations (collective dismissals, collective suspensions of work contracts and/or reductions in working hours and labor reorganizations in pre/short-term processes), restructurings related to corporate reorganizations (mergers, spin-offs, etc.), productive decentralization (transfers of branches of activity, business successions and/or subcontracting of activities).
- Collective bargaining: statutory collective agreements (sectorial, company and group agreements), extra statutory agreements or pacts, substantial collective modifications of working conditions, geographical mobility, internal flexibility mechanisms in companies, etc. Collective bargaining in matters related to the right to privacy, intimacy and new technologies in the field of labour relations (sectoral/corporate policies and protocols on digital disconnection, use of devices).
- Advice on labor and union procedural law, electoral processes, union elections, union sections, inter-center committees, and other formulas for legal representation of workers in companies or public administration.
- Forensic practice: collective conflicts, senior management, collective litigation, unfair competition proceedings, disciplinary proceedings, etc.
During his career, he has advised various entities in the financial and banking sector, real estate companies and large corporations in the construction sector, ICT, automotive or iron and steel, among others.
Alfredo Aspra is an Associate Professor of Community Social Law at the Rey Juan Carlos University. Since 2007 he has been teaching the Master's Degree in Labour Law and the Executive Programme in Labour Relations and the Master's Degree in Legal Practice, a business speciality since 2011 at the Garigues Study Centre. He is also a lecturer at the Madrid Bar Association and the Instituto de Empresa. Alfredo Aspra is the author of numerous articles and has been highlighted by important international directories such as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.
Education
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Degree in Law, Universidad de Navarra.
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Master's Degree in Labour Law, Centro de Estudios Garrigues
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Specialised courses in negotiation and labour procedural law
Academia and business
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Member and partner of the International Bar Association IBA, and of the specialized group called "Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee" since 2011
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Member of the Editorial Board of Iuris&Lex, El Economista since 2015. Regular attendance at meetings held by the board as a labour expert
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Member of the Committee of Labour Experts of Randstad Research
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Member of Forelab (Foro Español Laboralistas)
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Member of the National Association of Laboralists (ASNALA)
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In October 2007 Alfredo Aspra was named Best Labor Lawyer by Laboral 2000, Association of Labor Advisors and Experts in Labor Law and Social Security
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Honorary Member of the International Association of Labour Law Experts and Labour Writers "Professor Alonso Oléa" since December 2007
Languages
- Spanish
- English
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Publications
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2021 Employment Developments Law 11/2020 of 30th December on the General State Budget for 2021
On 31 December 2020, Law 11/2020 of 30th December on the 2021 General State Budget (LGPE) was published in the BOE (Official State Gazette)Learn more -
Unions agree to postpone agreed wage increases to avoid layoffs
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the union support that some companies are getting to postpone the planned increasesLearn more -
The 20 days to challenge the temporary lay-off remain in the state of alert
In El Economista, Alfredo Aspra analyses the National Court's ruling of 12th November, which also establishes that this period is not suspended by filing the mediation or conciliation paperworkLearn more -
Dismissal without cause is qualified as improper and not null
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the ruling of the High Court of Justice (TSJ) of Andalusia, November 19, 2020Learn more -
The replacement keeps their post even if the person who has been relieved dies
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the sentence established by the Supreme Court on October 28, 2020Learn more -
The Constitutional Court rejects that lawyers are "slaves to the Internet”
Alfredo Aspra explains in El Economista that the Constitutional Court does not appreciate that Article 162.2 of the Law on Civil Procedure, by giving full effect to the notification if within three days the addressee has not agreed to its content, infringes the right to rest of these workersLearn more -
The closure of the company means exemption from the competition clause
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the sentence of the Superior Court of Justice of MadridLearn more -
The difficult task of proving that there is gender-based wage discrimination in the company
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the regulations on equal pay between men and women approved on October 13Learn more -
Dismissal is lawful if performance drops after being denied telework
Alfredo Aspra reasons that the sanction of dismissal is justifiedLearn more -
Alfredo Aspra stands out as 'Lawyer of the year' in Restructuring / Reorganization at the Iberian Lawyer Labour Awards
The publication presents the 24 winners who represent the best of the labour sector for their expertise, activity and good practiceLearn more -
Companies waive lay off exemption
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the decision of some companies to renounce the exoneration to fireLearn more -
Guide to Avoiding Serious Telecommuting Penalties
Alfredo Aspra analyses the employment activity in which until now there was a huge legislative gap and the worker representation to which remote workers will have a rightLearn more -
Employment News 2020: Royal Decree-Law 28/2020 of 22nd September on remote working Learn more
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Companies predict mass layoffs from October 1st
Alfredo Aspra explains that there are sectors with a very serious lack of definition for the future and therefore regulations that can contribute to maintaining employment are urgently needed in El EconomistaLearn more -
Missing the point of labour reform
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the current legislative situation in labor matters in an article published by ExpansiónLearn more -
Employment lawyers are already preparing a "big wave of layoffs" in the autumn
Alfredo Aspra explains in Vozpópuli that as of October the employment safeguard clause will cease and on 30th September Article 2 of Royal Decree Law 9/2020, which prevents objective dismissals on economic grounds, will cease to be in forceLearn more -
When you can be fired if you get coronavirus
Alfredo Aspra and Helena Vilar analyze the serious impact of a COVID-19 infected employee on the company's activityLearn more -
Nullity of dismissal due to situation of Temporary Incapacity
Regarding the Judgment of the High Court of Justice of Galicia dated June 9th 2020Learn more -
The Record of Temporary Employment Regulation (Erte) is valid even if it is extended to recoverable paid leave
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the sentence established by the Audiencia NacionalLearn more -
The Record of Temporary Employment Regulation (Erte) will be void if the deadline for setting up the commission is not met
Alfredo Aspra analyses the Supreme Court rulingLearn more -
The Supreme Court extends to new holiday pay bonuses
Alfredo Aspra analyses the Supreme Court rulingLearn more -
“Thank you for joining Zoom. You're fired.”
Alfredo Aspra analyses video call layoffs that weaken employee protection and create legal uncertainty in the companyLearn more -
Collective bargaining agreement applicable to multi-service companies without their own company agreement
Regarding the High Court's Ruling of 11th June 2020Learn more -
Royal Decree-Law 25/2020 of 3 July on urgent measures to support economic recovery and employment Learn more
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Leaving your post to commit a criminal act
Regarding the Judgment of the High Court of Justice of Extremadura of 11th February 2020Learn more -
The importance of the material resources mitigates a succession of contracts
Regarding the Supreme Court's Ruling of 3rd March 2020Learn more -
The regulatory salary of an expatriate worker dismissed in the framework of a collective dismissal and the discharging effectiveness of the settlement
Regarding the STS of 21st February 2020Learn more -
Practical guide to the new furlough scheme for companies and workers
Alfredo Aspra and Pedro Alonso answer the practical questions about the new furlough scheme for companies and workers in a guideLearn more -
This state of teleworking in Spain: how companies adapted in record time and many regulatory doubts
Alfredo Aspra analyses teleworking in Spain, a new way of organising work that companies have had to adopt in record time, in El EconomistaLearn more -
Royal Decree-Law 24/2020, of 26th June, on social measures for the reactivation of employment and protection of self-employment and competitiveness of the industrial sector Learn more
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European Guide to support Employers | COVID-19 Impact
Guide to all employee support measures that different countries in Europe have put in place to alleviate the effects of COVID-19Learn more -
Nature of the legal relationship of platform couriers
Regarding the Order of the Court of Justice of the European Union dated 22th April 2020Learn more -
Equality and registration of salaries | Draft regulatory texts
Regarding RDL 6/2019 of 1st March on urgent measures to guarantee equal treatment and opportunities for women and men in employment and the workplaceLearn more -
Urgent prevention, containment and coordination measures to address the health crisis caused by COVID-19
Regarding the 9th June Royal Decree-Law 21/2020, on urgent prevention, containment and coordination measures to deal with the health crisis caused by COVID-19Learn more -
Private detectives as agents provocateurs
Regarding the 19th February 2020 Supreme Court decisionLearn more -
29th May Royal Decree-Law 20/2020 establishing the Minimum Income Scheme
Regarding 29th May Royal Decree-Law 20/2020 establishing the Minimum Income SchemeLearn more -
26th May Royal Decree Law 19/2020 adopting supplementary measures in the agricultural, scientific, economic, employment and social security and tax fields to alleviate the effects of COVID-19
Regarding the 26th May Royal Decree-Law 19/2020, adopting supplementary measures in the agricultural, scientific, economic, employment and social security and tax areas to alleviate the effects of COVID-19Learn more -
Seven key legal and health points that companies must take into account when returning to work
Alfredo Aspra, Rocío Vivo and José María Gallego explain the keys to recovering activity at work after the declaration of the state of alertLearn more -
The 'rebus sic stantibus' clause suspends agreement benefits
Alfredo Aspra analyses the 4th March 2019 ruling of the Madrid High Court of Justice in El EconomistaLearn more -
The senior management contract requires autonomy to act
Alfredo Aspra analyses the 3rd February 2020 ruling of the Madrid High Court of JusticeLearn more -
Employment Developments 2020: 12th May Royal Decree-Law 18/2020 on social measures to defend employment
Regarding the 12th May Royal Decree-Law 18/2020 on social measures to defend employmentLearn more -
Tourism, commerce, and hotel industry will be able to dismiss more easily after the ERTE
Alfredo Aspra analyses the time register that the unions use to challenge ERTELearn more -
ERTE workers who refuse to rejoin can be dismissed
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the decision of the Madrid High Court of Justice (TSJ) of MadridLearn more -
Measures taken in the scope of Covid-19 social welfare: Availability of vested rights in pension plans
Regarding the 21st April Royal Decree-Law 15/2020 on urgent additional measures to support the economy and employmentLearn more -
Exceptional unemployment benefit regulated by Article 33 of Royal Decree Law 11/2020 Learn more
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The Directorate General for Employment’s criterion on extension and withdrawal in furlough schemes Learn more
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Unjustified sentence in the scope of an ERTE due to rights abuse
Regarding the 29th April 2019 Madrid High Court rulingLearn more -
Panic in SMEs about the upcoming expiry of the Ertes
Alfredo Aspra explains that what SMEs can do now is take advantage of an Erte for economic, technical, organizational or production reasons (Etop) in El EconomistaLearn more -
Refusal of medical examination is grounds for dismissal
Alfredo Aspra explains that the worker's refusal to carry out the obligatory medical examination was unjustified and therefore he does not see that the dismissal is null in El EconomistaLearn more -
Main employment-related measures in relation to COVID-19 adopted by the 28th April Royal Decree Law 16/2020
Regarding the 28th April Royal Decree Law 16/2020 on procedural and organisational measures to deal with COVID-19 in the area of the administration of justiceLearn more -
Unilateral termination of the employment contract due to late payment of wages and ERTEs
Concerning the Judgement issued by the No. 3 Albacete Labour Court, dated 28th October 2019Learn more -
Main employment-related measures in relation to COVID-19 adopted by the 21st April Royal Decree Law 15/2020
Regarding Royal Decree-Law 15/2020 of 21st April on urgent supplementary measures to support the economy and employmentLearn more -
National Social Security Institute (TGSS) guide for moratoriums, postponement of quotas, furlough schemes and reductions in working hours & Instructions for signing off in COVID-19 situations Learn more
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All companies must negotiate with the trade unions
Alfredo Aspra analyses if the company should go to the unions in an article published in El EconomistaLearn more -
Lack of respect and consideration for co-workers
Regarding the December 5th 2019 Ruling of the High Court of Justice of AragonLearn more -
Expats in time of Coronavirus
Alfredo Aspra explains that expatriates have the right to request not to provide the services for which they have been hired, but this does not imply repatriation, in El PaísLearn more -
Possible consequences of Covid-19 on the duration and holiday periods of workers
Questions raised by employers and employees on the length and days of holidays in the present year 2020Learn more -
Accidents during teleworking: how to prove that it is at work and not at home
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the key factors to establish if it is an accident at work or notLearn more -
News on employment matters in relation to COVID-19 adopted by Royal Decree Law 11/2020
The 31st March Royal Decree-Law 11/2020, adopting additional urgent measures in the social and economic field to deal with COVID-19Learn more -
Are companies being watched over or strangled?
Alfredo Aspra analyses the initiatives taken by the Government to curb the economic impact of the Covid-19Learn more -
The Labour Inspectorate will count on the Inland Revenue and the police to review Ertes
Alfredo Aspra analyses the main causes alleged in the ErtesLearn more -
Recoverable paid leave for employees of non-essential services during COVID-19
Royal Decree Law 10/2020 of 29th March 2020 regulating recoverable paid leave for employees who do not provide essential services, in order to reduce population mobility in the context of the fight against COVID-19Learn more -
Extension of the state of alert declared by Royal Decree 463/2020, of 14th March, and new employment regulations in Royal Decree Law 9/2020, of 27th March, which adopts supplementary measures in the employment sphere to alleviate the effects of COVID-19
Regarding RD-Law 9/2020, of 27th March, which adopts supplementary measures, in the employment sphere, to alleviate the effects of COVID-19Learn more -
A part-time worker who announces "I'm quitting" voluntarily resigns
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the sentence that admits the existence of an employment relationship between the company and the workerLearn more -
Companies cannot require their guards to have a certificate of criminal record
Alfredo Aspra analyses the illicit processing of personal data considered by the National High CourtLearn more -
It is appropriate to dismiss someone for insulting the bosses son
In El Economista Alfredo Aspra explains that to think that the employer should be forced to trust and live with one of his employees is considered extremely unfairLearn more -
Main measures related to COVID-19 in the employment sphere adopted by Royal Decree Law 8/2020
Regarding Royal Decree-Law 8/2020 on urgent exceptional measures to deal with the economic and social impact of COVID-19Learn more -
Royal Decree 463/2020, of 14 March, declaring the state of alert for the management of the health crisis caused by COVID-19
Regarding Royal Decree 463/2020 of 14 March, declaring the state of alert for the management of the health crisis situation caused by COVID-19Learn more -
Chambers Europe 2020 highlights Andersen Tax & Legal in the Dispute Resolution, Corporate, Employment and Tax areas
The editorial includes Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre and Álvaro Martín as outstanding lawyers in Dispute Resolution, Javier Mata in Insolvency, Alfredo Aspra, Sergio Juárez and Pablo Santos in EmploymentLearn more -
And when will we have employment measures?
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the necessary measures of temporary and exceptional character that must be taken to approach the empoyment problem generated by the incidence of the new coronavirus in an article that is published in ExpansiónLearn more -
Large companies and SMEs from all sectors consider starting ERTE and ERE because of the coronavirus crisis
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the concerns of the companies of the different sectors to initiate ERTE and ERE before the crisis of the coronavirus and alert of possible conflicts in sectors like banking in ExpansiónLearn more -
Coronavirus | Royal Decree-Law 6/2020 of 10th March adopting certain urgent measures in the economic sphere and for the protection of public health
Regarding Royal Decree-Law 6/2020 of 10th MarchLearn more -
Coronavirus | Possible employment measures and other issues of concern
Analysis of the measures adopted by the Community of Madrid regarding the evolution of the Covid-19 from an employment point of viewLearn more -
The self-employed can replace employees to maintain their activity
Alfredo Aspra analyzes if the company can be denounced for isolating a healthy worker in an article published by El EconomistaLearn more -
Workers cannot close the company: the Inspectorate must act Workers cannot close the company: the Inspectorate must act
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the guide of the Employment Ministry in an article published today by El EconomistaLearn more -
Huge Concern
Alfredo Asptra analyzes the activity unilaterally by the worker who collects the guide of the Ministry before the coronavirusLearn more -
A suspicion of contagion is not enough to leave the workplace
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the legal keys of how to deal with the coronavirus in a report published today by El EconomistaLearn more -
Extension of the scope of action of the ITSS, in certain cases, to spaces outside the company, centre or workplace where the work is carried out
Regarding the Royal Decree-Law 5/2020 of 25 FebruaryLearn more -
Time control must be maintained if teleworking is adopted
Alfredo Aspra explains that companies must promote hygiene rules among their staff to avoid the risk of infection by the coronavirus in El EconomistaLearn more -
Employment experts already advising companies to make contingency plans
Alfredo Aspra analyses the measures that companies should adopt in the face of the coronavirus crisis in El EconomistaLearn more -
Coronavirus | Practical recommendations from the occupational and preventive point of view
Possible actions and recommendations to be carried out by employers from an employment and preventive point of viewLearn more -
Andersen Tax & Legal Iberia modifies its corporate governance and creates a Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is made up of seven directors, with Jaime Olleros as Chairman and CEO, and is responsible for developing the firm's strategic planLearn more -
Starting date for paid leave: Regarding the High Court of La Rioja ruling of September 4, 2019
Regarding the STSJ La Rioja of September 4, 2019Learn more -
Employment Ministry to use 'Big Data' in its offensive against false self-employed
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the Employment Ministry´s use of Big Data to detect cases of employment fraud.Learn more -
An impact that extends to the entire economy
Alfredo Aspra, Employment Law Partner at Andersen Tax & Legal analyses the impact of the outsourcing reform on the economyLearn more -
Application of the adaptation and distribution of the working day ex art. 34.8 Statute of Worker’s Rights to the care of children over 12 years
Regarding the main changes introduced by RDL 6/2019 of 1 MarchLearn more -
Díaz begins his labour counter-reform with the repeal of the dismissal for misconduct
Alfredo Aspra explains that absenteeism continues to be one of the main obstacles to be overcome for companies' productivity ratios in El EconomistaLearn more -
10th February 2020 Labour Chamber of the National Court Ruling on effective working time (travel, overtime and coffee, cigarette breaks, etc.)
Regarding the 10th February 2020 judgment of the National Court Labour ChamberLearn more -
The Labour Court judge hears the debt to an employee guaranteed by the company
Alfredo Aspra analyses the claim of amount presented by a company against a workerLearn more -
What we know about the new employment policy
Alfredo Aspra analyses the government's new labour policy and explains that too restrictive and strict regulation could lead to serious job destructionLearn more -
Can reception of the economic benefit of Temporary Incapacity exceed the period of 18 months for the same illness?
About the Supreme Court Ruling of 6 November 2019Learn more -
Disciplinary dismissal due to simulation in clocking in
Regarding the Judgment of the Supreme Court of Andalusia (Granada Court) of 19th September 2019Learn more -
The daily wage is calculated by dividing all the days of the year
Alfredo Aspra analyses the Supreme Court's ruling that clarifies the calculation for the payment of salaries when a whole month isn’t workedLearn more -
The law obliges guaranteeing the education of the employees
Alfredo Aspra analyses the legal obligation of companies to favour the accessibility of their workers to education and training for the benefit of their right to professional promotionLearn more -
Taxation of compensation paid under the post-contractual non-competition pact: binding consultation V2736-19 of 8 October 2019
On the subject of the binding consultation V2736-19 of 8 October 2019Learn more -
The law considers it 'transfer' in sending a worker away for 12 months in three years
Alfredo Aspra analyses if it is transfer and not temporary displacement if a worker is assigned to different work centres for more than 12 months in three yearsLearn more -
Main developments in the field of social security introduced by Royal Decree-Law 18/2019 of 27 December
With regard to Royal Decree-Law 18/2019 adopting certain measures in the field of taxation, cadastre and social securityLearn more -
The Constitutional endorses the dismissal for several misconducts
Alfredo Aspra explains in an article in El Economista that when the intermittent repetition of several absences reaches thresholds that the labour legislator considers enough to justify absenteeism, it can justify the worker's dismissalLearn more -
Christmas Hampers - generous gift or company duty?
Regarding the Supreme Court Ruling of 19 November 2019Learn more -
Companies take advantage of sickness layoffs to end absenteeism
Alfredo Aspra analyses the dismissals for justified intermittent absences from work in an article published today in the El Economista newspaperLearn more -
Best Lawyers 2020 recognizes 54 Andersen Tax & Legal professionals among the best lawyers in Spain
In this edition, Andersen Tax & Legal in Spain has 54 outstanding professionals with a total of 81 distinctions, among them, Maria Olleros, Tax area partner, who has been recognized as 'Lawyer of the Year' in Venture CapitalLearn more -
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of persons reporting infringements of Union law
Concerning the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of persons reporting infringements of Union law of 26th November 2019Learn more -
Taxation of senior management staff pay-outs
In connection with the judgement of the Supreme Court (Administrative çlitigation Chamber) of 5 November 2019Learn more -
Is it possible to correct the working day with the register?
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the Sentence that validates the establishment of corrective factors as a measure to unite the rigidity of the recording of working hours in relation to flexibility and organizational autonomy in ExpansiónLearn more -
Ruling rejects that the employer changes the working schedule by 30 minutes
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the ruling of the TSJPV that rejects that the employer change 30 minutes the working hours in an article published in the newspaper El EconomistaLearn more -
Grandparents do not count in adapting the working day
Alfredo Aspra explains in El Economista that grandparents do not count when it comes to adapting the working day of the worker because although they are an important support, they cannot be moved over them functions inherent to parental authority, which corresponds exclusively to the parentsLearn more -
Adaptation of Art. 34.8 of the Statute of Worker’s Rights
Regarding the Judgment of the Labour Court of October 30, 2019Learn more -
Taxation of the amounts deriving from the payment of severance indemnities recognised as unjustified
Regarding the Judgment of the Administrative Chamber of the National High Court of 3 July 2019Learn more -
Is it valid to terminate a worker's contract after repeated faults? The keys to the ruling of the Constitutional Court
Alfredo Aspra explains in El Economista that an intermittent repetition of absenteeism on the part of the worker can lead to his dismissal if they reach thresholds that the employment legislator considers enough to justify absenteeismLearn more -
Agreement between the Autonomous State Labour and Social Security Inspectorate and the Wage Guarantee Fund
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a suitable procedure for the exchange of data by FOGASA and ITSS in order to check that the social and labour regulations are correctly complied withLearn more -
The Department of Labour 'scares' companies by letter to bring undeclared work to the Surface
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the sanctions faced by companies and self-employed if the Social Security detects that part-time contracts of their employees do not conform to reality in an article published by ExpansiónLearn more -
The Judiciary still doubtful about what time schedules are recorded
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the controversies arising from the current Royal Decree Law 8/2019, which regulates the new record of working day in an article published by El EconomistaLearn more -
The Judicairy declares unjustified dismissal of bus driver who tested positive for drugs
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the ruling of the High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands that has declared the dismissal of a bus driver who tested positive in cannabis after an accident unfair in an article published in El EconimistaLearn more -
A turning point?
Alfredo Aspra analyses the resolution of the lawsuit filed by the General Treasury of Social Security against Roodfoods Spain S. L. (Deliveroo) that affects more than 500 home food deliverers for the newspaper ExpansiónLearn more -
Justice applies 'minimum standard' for paid leave
Alfredo Aspra analyses the minimum standard for paid leave established by the Superior Court of Justice of NavarreLearn more -
The company can deduct late arrival from the payroll
Alfredo Aspra analyses the ruling of the Audiencia Nacional that allows companies with a time register to deduct from their payroll the penalties for arriving late to work in an article published by El EconomistaLearn more -
The office worker clerk is paid for his task and not for the activity of the company
Alfredo Aspra analyses the ruling on the contribution for accidents at work and professional illness of employees in an article published by El EconomistaLearn more -
Can the company force me to wear heels and skirts? It depends
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the dress code that is part of the right to entrepreneurial freedomLearn more -
The company can inform the staff of the collective bargaining agreement negotiation
Alfredo Aspra comments on the ruling of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Basque Country that the company can directly inform its workers about the negotiations of the collective bargaining agreement without counting on the unions in Cinco DíasLearn more -
Is it suitable to record the working hours of managers?
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the working hours register for managers until the new obligation has a regulation, in a report published in the newspaper ExpansiónLearn more -
Can a company fire an employee who overworks?
Alfredo Aspra explains the legal risk involved for both companies and workers working overtime in a report published by Cinco DíasLearn more -
Companies face sanctions if they do not establish the daily working day record from 12th May
Andersen Tax & Legal organizes a Working Breakfast on the "Key Aspects derived from the new obligation of daily registration of the working day" in which it is shown that the companies must have, at least, established a plan of implantation of the registration of the working day for that date.Learn more -
Alfredo Aspra: "It is not mandatory that the hourly register should necessarily be agreed via collective bargaining"
Interview for the Buen Gobierno magazine of El Economista by Alfredo Aspra on the main keys to the new requirement to register the daily working hours of workersLearn more -
Instructions determining the procedure in the event of withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union
The 25 March 2019 Ruling sets out the instructions determining the procedure in the event of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union without the agreement provided for in Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union having been reachedLearn more -
Absence of the value of the severance payment with respect to the company when it is only signed by the worker: Regarding the High Court judgement of January 30th 2019
The Social Chamber of the Supreme Court issued on January 30, 2019, by virtue of which it is concluded that the settlement only releases the undersigned and for the concepts it includes. This does not preclude the company from claiming lawfulness and later wrongly overpaid to its employees and that, therefore, only obliges the employeeLearn more -
Interim contracts that are lawful at their termination do not give rise to a right to compensation. | Supreme Court judgement 13th March 2019
After almost two and a half years since the ECJ shocked the Spanish labour market by equating the compensation derived from the termination of temporary interim contracts to that of permanent employees, the Spanish SC has finally settled the ruling that temporary interim contracts do not generate any type of compensation once their term has expiredLearn more -
Royal Decree-Law 8/2019, of 8th March, on urgent measures for social protection and the fight against job insecurity in the workplace
Royal Decree-Law 8/2019, of 8th March, on urgent measures for social protection and the fight against job insecurity in the workplaceLearn more -
Andersen Tax & Legal climbs positions in the Chambers Europe 2019 ranking
The publisher highlights the areas of Dispute Resolution, Corporate/M&A, Employment and TaxLearn more -
Urgent measures to ensure equal treatment and opportunities between women and men in employment and occupation
Royal Decree-Law of 1st March on urgent measures to guarantee equal treatment and opportunities between women and men in employment and occupationLearn more -
Main labour measures following a possible no agreement exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union
Royal Decree-Law 5/2019 of 1st March adopting contingency measures in the event of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union without the agreement provided for in Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union having been reachedLearn more -
DGOSS criterion to continue to apply partial retirement
DGOSS (Directorate-General for Social Security Organisation) criterion of 25 February 2019 on the requirements set out in Royal Decree-Law 20/2018, of 7th December, to continue to apply partial retirement in its regulation prior to the entry into force of Law 27/2011, of 1st August, to pensions caused before 1st January 2023Learn more -
Award of the "Equality in the Company"
Order PCI/120/2019, of 31 January, announcing the award of the "Equality in the Company" logo for 2018, and establishing its regulatory basesLearn more -
Legal rules for social security contributions, unemployment, cessation of activity protection, Wage Guarantee Fund and vocational training for the financial year 2019
Order TMS/83/2019 of 31 January developing the legal rules for social security contributions, unemployment, cessation of activity protection, Wage Guarantee Fund and vocational training for the financial year 2019Learn more -
Preponderant criterion of adaptation to the existing risk in the specific occupation in terms of contributions for accidents at work and occupational disease
Regarding the Supreme Court Judgment of October 26th, 2018Learn more -
A few laps away from being fired for absenteeism: a looming repeal?
Regarding the Ruling of the Plenary Session of the Constitutional Court of 16 October 2019Learn more -
Trade union information "in paper form" and the prohibition of access to work with any personal object
Regarding the Decision of the National High Court, November 15, 2018Learn more -
Main updates introduced for the revaluation of public pensions and other urgent social, labour and employment measures
Main labour and social security updates introduced by Royal Decree-Law 28/2018, of 28 December, for the revaluation of public pensions and other urgent social, labour and employment measures.Learn more -
Non-competition settlement lacks tax benefits
Alfredo Aspra analyzes the refusal of the General Directorate of Taxes (DGT) that the compensations have the 30% bonus in Income TaxLearn more -
Establishment and entry into force of the Interprofessional Minimum Wage for 2019
Royal Decree of Friday 28 December 2018Learn more -
The collaborative economy is here and here to stay
Conference for journalists on collaborative and platform economics: consequences for traditional companies in the Spanish and European markets.Learn more -
The effects of non-compliance with a Covenant of Permanence
About the ruling of the Madrid High Court of Justice dated May 11, 2018Learn more -
Disciplinary dismissals without cause, nullity in favour of the workers
About the decision of the High Court of Justice of Castilla-La Mancha of September 11, 2018Learn more -
The succession of contracts. The provisions of the collective bargaining agreements are called into question
Regarding the Supreme Court Judgement of 27 September 2018Learn more -
Transposition of directives on the protection of employees' pension liabilities
Royal Decree-Law 11/2018 of 31 AugustLearn more -
The payment of housing rent and its consideration as a computable salary module with respect to severance payments
About the High Court Judgement of July 19, 2018Learn more -
practical application measures contained in the Master Plan for Decent Work
Alfredo Aspra and José Antonio Sanfulgencio analyse the main practical application measures contained in the Master Plan for Decent Work (2018, 2019 and 2020) including mention of the four proposed legislation initiatives presentedLearn more -
Expired Collective Bargaining Agreement
On the Judgments of the Social Chamber of the Supreme Court of 5 and 7 June 2018Learn more -
Transport and clothing allowances in part-time contracts
In relation to STS 22nd March 2018Learn more -
The nature of the contractual legal relationship in the model of Collaborative Economics, Platform Economics among others
Regarding the Judgments of March 22 and June 1, 2018Learn more -
The European Union Court of Justice corrects and clarifies its criterion on the compensation regime applicable to temporary contracts in Spain
Alfredo Aspra and José Antonio Sanfulgencio analyze the two judgments of the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice dated 5th June 2018Learn more -
Turn of the screw in the doctrine of the Supreme Court of Justice of Madrid with respect to temporary video surveillance cameras
About the High Court of Justice of Madrid sentence dated February 7, 2018 (Mutua Cualtis Case)Learn more -
The review of e-mails by companies: About the Supreme Court ruling on February 8th 2018
Analysis of the February 8th 2018 Supreme Court rulingLearn more -
The time limit for filing a claim against a labour lender
Regarding the high court sentence of 14 December 2017Learn more -
Brief analysis of the ten new employment and social security measures included in the 2018 General State Budget Project
Brief analysis of the ten new employment and social security measures included in the 2018 General State Budget ProjectLearn more -
Andersen Tax & Legal strengthens its position in the ranking of The Legal 500 with six highlighted areas
The editorial includes the firm in the Corporate, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Public Law and Real Estate areas of the rankingLearn more -
Approval of the Strategic Plan of the ITSS 2018 - 2010 and Royal Decree 192/2018, of 6 April, approving the statutes of the Autonomous Body of the ITSS State Agency
Alfredo Aspra and José Antonio Sanfulgencio analyze the approval of the Strategic Plan of the ITSS 2018 - 2010 and Royal Decree 192/2018, of 6 April, approving the statutes of the Autonomous Body of the ITSS State AgencyLearn more -
Amendment of the Regulation on the implementation of company pension commitments to employees and beneficiaries
Learn moreOn 10 February 2018, Royal Decree 62/2018, of 9 February, was published in the Official State Gazette of RD 62/2018, amending the Regulation on the implementation of companies' pension commitments to employees and beneficiaries
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Chambers Highlights Andersen Tax & Legal in the Dispute Resolution and Corporate/M&A Areas of the 2018 Europe Guide
Learn moreThe editorial includes Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre as an outstanding lawyer in Dispute Resolution, Javier Mata in Insolvency, Alfredo Aspra in Labour and Javier Vinuesa in Tax
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The limitation period for joint and several liabilities of the principal company is not interrupted by the wage claim made to the employer contractor
Learn moreRegarding the High Court decision of 5 December 2017
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Employment Alert: Legal contribution rules for 2018
Learn moreAnalysis of Order ESS/55/2018, of 26 January, which introduces the legal contribution rules for 2018
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Employment Alert: Law 9/2017 on Public Sector Contracts
Learn moreThis Law, of an administrative scope and whose entry into force is scheduled for March 9th of this year, introduces important new social and employment issues
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Bonus in the last doctrine of the High Court of Justice of Madrid
Learn moreReview of the latest pronouncements of the judicial doctrine of the Employment Chamber of the Madrid Supreme Court of Justice regarding bonuses
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New provisions on The Guaranteed Minimum Interprofessional Wage, Passive Classes, Labour Inspection and Special Scheme for Freelance Workers
Learn moreBrief analysis of the labour provisions published in the State Gazette on December 30, 2017
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Null and Void Dismissal. Compensation for Moral Damage resulting from the Violation of Fundamental Rights
Learn moreRegarding the Supreme Court decision of 5th October 2017
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A hotchpotch of exclusive employment agreements and post-contractual non-competition agreements
Learn moreAs regards the JSC Madrid of 27 March 2017
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Severance pay for temporary personnel: Questions posed by the Supreme Court to the CJEU
Learn moreIn relation to the Supreme Court judgement of 25 October 2017
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Latest amendments to the Self-Employment Act
Learn moreAct 6/2017, of 24 October, on Urgent Self-Employment Reforms
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Discrepancies between a draft contract and an employment contract
Learn moreThe JSC Madrid of 19 July 2017
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Disciplinary dismissal null and void due to disability and/or long-term temporary disability: The judgment of the SCJ Madrid of 8 March 2017
Learn moreDisciplinary dismissal null and void due to disability and/or long-term temporary disability: The judgment of the SCJ Madrid of 8 March 2017
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The two CJEU judgments of 21 September 2017 and modifications of employment conditions: More modifications of interpretation or no modification?
Learn moreAnalysis of the two CJEU judgments of 21 September 2017 and modifications of employment conditions: More modifications of interpretation or no modification?
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Judgment handed down by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights on 5 September 2017 on the control of e-mail use by employers
Learn moreJudgment handed down by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights on 5 September 2017 in Barbulescu vs. Romania (app. 61496/08)
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Collective dismissal and the existence of a group of trading companies
Learn moreRe the Decision of the Supreme Court of 19 July 2017
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Labour compliance: The importance of corporate risk identification, analysis and management procedures
Learn moreThe importance of Procedures for the identification, analysis and Management of Corporate Risks
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Information to the employees’ legal representative in the event of workforce restructuring
Learn moreRe the Decision of the Supreme Court of 29 June 2017
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Plural Employer: “Group Company” and “Employment Corporate Group”
Learn moreThe Labour Chamber of the Supreme Court recently passed a judgement for doctrine unification resolving a termination of employment contract due to objective reasons (economic) with a favourable outcome for the complainant employee.
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Collective bargaining decisions that can be detrimental
Learn moreConcerning the Castile La Mancha Supreme Court Ruling of 22 March 2017
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Concepts that should be included and excluded for calculating compensations due to termination of employment contracts
Learn moreConcerning the two judgements passed by the Supreme Court on 3 May 2017.
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Development in Labour and Social Security Matter of Law 3/2017, of 27 June, of the General State Budgets for 2017
Learn moreDevelopment in Labour and Social Security Matter Law 3/2017, of 27 June, of the General State Budgets for 2017
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Compensation for work relocation. The details are important
Learn moreAnalysis of the judgment of the High Court of Justice of Galicia of 7 April 2017 in relation to the need to pay particular attention to the wording of all types of document capable of giving rise to disputes when applied in practice
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Thresholds of collective redundancy
Learn moreThe calculation unit: the establishment and the undertaking. Regarding the Supreme Court Judgement issued in unification of case-law on 6 April 2017
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Breach of the "principle of correspondence" does not make collective agreements void
Learn moreAnalysis of the judgment of the Supreme Court of 23 February 2017 on the annulling of the collective agreement of Adaptalia
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Regional High Court Judgment on the employer's obligation to provide a canteen
Learn moreEmployer's obligation to provide a canteen (or alternative) if employees do not have two hours off.
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