The use of the electronic signature has been gaining influence since its voluntary implementation until becoming the only way to communicate with Spanish Authorities. It is of crucial importance the electronic mailbox in Spain is checked daily in order to avoid potential fines for not answering such requirements.
Non-compete agreement during employment and post-contractual non-compete agreement in Spain are used by companies to prevent their employees from harnessing their expertise and training acquired in the company to provide other companies in the sector or those engaging in similar business activity with this knowledge, both during and after the employment relationship.
A serious non-fulfilment caused by employees may encourage managers to make a unilateral decision to terminate their employment contract through a disciplinary dismissal in Spain. When making the decision to carry out a disciplinary dismissal, it is important to comply with all of the legal requirements so that the dismissal is not subsequently declared unfair or void.
The number of employees that have to travel for work reasons is increasing. As such, companies have to cover the expenses of these trips through what are known as per diem allowances (or expenses payments). The concept of per diem allowances in Spain, particularly their work and taxation processing, can cause confusion and doubts when implementing them in the company.
Flexible remuneration (payment in kind in Spain) is a method that is being used increasingly more in companies to offer candidates more attractive and competitive salary conditions and to keep employees motivated.