Employee Rights in Spain: Minimum Wage, Holidays and Working Hours
The Workers' Statute sets a floor that every contract in Spain must respect. These are the basic rights on pay, trial periods, holidays and hours, and where to complain in Catalonia.
Category: Spain
Spanish national news that changes life for residents: laws, taxes, prices, elections and decisions in Madrid, explained in plain English.
Dismissal in Spain: Severance Pay, Notice and Deadlines to Appeal
Spanish law sets severance by the type of dismissal and gives workers a short window to contest it. Here is how it works for employees in Catalonia.
Strikes in Spain: Notice Rules and Minimum Services in Barcelona
How strike notice works, who decides how many trains and buses run, what designated workers must do and where to check service before you travel.
Can Foreigners Vote in Spain’s Local Elections? Rules for May 2027
Which foreign residents of Barcelona can vote for the city council in May 2027, how to get on the electoral roll and the dates you must not miss.