The new immigration Regulation
This new legal framework aims not only to modernize immigration legislation but also to facilitate social integration, align with European regulations, and strengthen the rights of foreign nationals.
End to the automatic nullity of dismissals due to working hours adaptation
With the reform, the burden of proof is reversed: now it will be the worker who must demonstrate that the dismissal occurred solely due to exercising their right to request this adaptation.
5 days of paid leave for hospitalisation of relatives
The National Court has ruled on this leave, establishing that medical discharge does not imply that the paid leave for hospitalisation provided for in the Workers’ Statute must end.
Training contract in alternation
This combination of study and work, which gives greater weight to permanent contracts, allows them to develop specific skills for the sector in which they will work, increasing their chances of finding employment after the end of the contract.
Contribution and registration of internships in the Social Security system
In the case of paid internships, the Social Security obligations will correspond to whoever pays the financial compensation, while in the case of unpaid internships, it will be the company that fulfills the Social Security obligations.
New additional solidarity contribution
A new measure called “additional solidarity contribution” is introduced, which will affect those workers whose salaries exceed the maximum contribution base, and which will be applied as from January 2025.