Employment Law Spain

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Get an overview of the Spanish employment law framework - and compare this to the UK position
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1-day interactive seminar
3 Nov 2010
London £550 + VAT

Employment Law Spain in brief:

The employment law framework in Spain differs considerably from the legal system in the UK. It is crucial that businesses setting up operations in Spain understand the law operating in this jurisdiction, particularly with regard to works councils, social security, holiday and working time.

This seminar, led by leading employment law experts from Bird & Bird, provides an excellent overview of the Spanish employment law framework. Interactive case studies are used throughout to help put the law into practice.

This event is CPD accredited.

Designed for:

Directors, HR and personnel professionals, employment law advisers, lawyers, employee relations professionals and line managers who have, or expect to have, responsibility for staff in Spain

Training highlights:

  • Clear and concise information on the core legal issues in Spanish employment law
  • Practical, hands-on advice from local lawyers with direct experience of advising international companies
  • Use of interactive case studies to put the law into practice
  • Learn how to handle HR issues in Spain successfully

The Programme

09:00
Registration and coffee
09:30
An overview of the employment law framework in Spain
  • An introduction to Spanish employment law: examining the legal system and the social framework
  • Identifying the main laws that regulate the employment relationship: general legislation, specific legislation and collective bargaining agreements
10:15
Setting up operations and hiring employees in Spain
  • Examining the different methods of engaging staff in Spain
  • Contracts of employment- key considerations and terms and conditions
  • Trial periods, pay, annual leave, working time, work permits
  • Varying employment contracts
  • Non competition
11:15
Coffee
11:30
Collective bargaining and trade unions
  • Appreciating the role of trade unions in Spain and how these impact employers
  • Understanding the terms of collective bargaining agreements: what you need to know
  • Works councils
12:00
Day to day employee management
  • Dealing with absence and performance
  • Dispute resolution: what is the situation in Spain?
  • Grievances, disciplinary issues and dismissals: policies, procedures and practices
12:30
Lunch
13:30
Termination of employment
  • Ways of terminating employment and general dismissal protection
  • Information and consultation
  • Notice periods
  • Employment tribunals and claims
14:15
Employment tribunals and the courts
  • Statute of limitations
  • What are the procedures that must be followed?
  • Appeals
15:00
Tea
15:15
Discrimination law
  • How does the legislation in Spain differ to the UK position
  • The right to equality and non-discrimination
  • What are the obligations for employers?
15:45
What’s on the horizon?
  • Future developments in labour law
  • Concerns for employers
16:15
Questions and answers
16:30
End of seminar

Client testimonials

It was a very good day and I received much valued information that will allow me to conduct business in Spain within the boundaries of the law

—Bianca Miller, HR Generalist, Intralinks

Exceptionally professional, with an ability to turn the mysterious media landscape into a palatable, controllable medium. Susan provides a cutting edge, relevant media training service that can transform even the meekest spokesperson into a media star.

—Caroline Stephens, EMEA PR Manager, Dell

Susan tells you all you need to know about how to handle media interviews, how to deliver them like a true professional and then leave the studio feeling you have got all your points across. Her courses are fun, yet hugely informative. I wouldn’t use anyone else!

—Liz Chinchen, Senior Media Officer, Trades Union Congress

I felt the Employment Law Spain seminar was very helpful and informative and the speakers, all with local expertise, were excellent

—Darren Goode, Managing Director, Spain, Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment

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Testimonials

“I felt the Employment Law Spain seminar was very helpful and informative and the speakers, all with local expertise, were excellent”

— Darren Goode, Managing Director, Spain,
Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment

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