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Are you working in Spain or are you thinking of coming to work in Spain? Do you know what are the employment rights and obligations in the country? How do employment contracts work in Spain? What are the public holidays? What are the wages?… Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to find out everything you need to know about employment rights and obligations in Spain.

Working hours in Spain

Working hours in Spain are set at a maximum of 40 hours per week.

These 40 hours do not include annual leave, sick leave or other types of leave. However, it is possible that, depending on the type of leave, the worker’s salary may be reduced by up to 40%.

However, in Spain, workers can work up to a maximum of 80 additional hours per year. These 80 hours will be counted in addition to overtime.

Public holidays

In Spain there are a total of 10 national holidays per year, which will always be the same in all autonomous communities. To these 10 national holidays must then be added the local holidays of each community.

The country’s national holidays are:

  • New Year’s Day (1 January)
  • Epiphany Day (6 January)
  • Good Friday (30 March)
  • Labour Day (1 May)
  • Assumption Day (15 August)
  • Hispanity Day (12 October)
  • All Saints’ Day (1 November)
  • Constitution Day (6 December)
  • Immaculate Conception Day (8 December)
  • Christmas Day (25 December)

Wages

In 2021, the minimum interprofessional wage in Spain is 950€ per month, with 14 payments per year. This amounts to a minimum wage of €31.66 per day worked.

Employment contracts in Spain

Employment contracts in Spain can be indefinite or can be established for a finite period of time. When signing an employment contract, there should always be two copies, one for the employer and one for the employee.

Termination of the employment relationship in Spain

According to the law, an employment relationship in Spain may be terminated by resignation of the employee, by expiry of a fixed-term contract or by dismissal.

If it is the employee who decides to terminate the employment relationship, he/she must give notice between 14 and 30 days before the termination.

Now that you know a little more about employment rights and obligations in Spain, you will surely feel more confident about taking the plunge. Remember that, if you have any doubts, you can contact us through our website and we will help you with everything related to your relocation process.

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