Labor Law

If you have signed, or have been presented with, a pacto de permanencia in Spain, you can speak with Fernanda Vargas, employment lawyer in Madrid, on WhatsApp or book an appointment on Calendly. Andrea is 28, Colombian, lives in Zaragoza, and works as a maintenance technician at a wind energy company. Shortly after joining, the…

If you work in care, run a residential care home, manage home care services, or are going to hire a caregiver for a family member, it is worth reviewing this legal change now. As of October 23, 2026, there is a new suitability requirement for certain professions and activities involving regular contact with persons with…

Milagros is 39 years old, has been working as a cleaner in Madrid for four years and, on paper, should be paid on the 5th of each month. But since January her company has been paying on the 20th or the 25th. Sometimes, even in two installments. In September she still has not received all…

If you need guidance on the survivor’s pension for unmarried couples in 2026, you can contact Fernanda Vargas, employment lawyer in Madrid, by WhatsApp or book an appointment on Calendly. This reform may open access for many families who were previously excluded, but it is important to carefully review cohabitation, municipal registration, and the date…

If your payslip shows housing, meals, or any other item that leaves you receiving very little money in your bank account, it is worth reviewing it as soon as possible. If you want Fernanda Vargas, employment lawyer in Madrid, to review your case, you can write to her on WhatsApp or book an appointment on…

Nadia left work with the same phrase running through her head: “What you study is your own business; you come here to work.” She has been working for three years as an administrative assistant at a transport company in Murcia. She wants to complete an advanced vocational training qualification in Administration and Finance online. She…

If you need help understanding menopause leave in Spain 2026, reviewing your payslip, or assessing whether your company is handling it properly, you can contact Fernanda Vargas, employment lawyer in Madrid via WhatsApp or book an appointment on Calendly. Starting in December 2026, Spanish law recognizes a new special situation of temporary incapacity linked to…

If you have a non-compete agreement and a better offer has come up, the first thing is not to decide out of fear. You can tell Fernanda Vargas, employment lawyer in Madrid, about your case on WhatsApp or book an appointment on Calendly. I’ll explain it through Iván’s story, which is exactly the situation in…

If you are on medical leave and do not know how far you can move around, post on social media, or go about everyday life without putting yourself at risk, you can speak with Fernanda Vargas on WhatsApp or book a consultation on Calendly. Medical leave in Spain 2026: being on leave does not mean…

Camila is 26 years old, lives in Seville, and works mornings in a sporting goods store. Her contract is for 25 hours a week. That salary is not enough to cover her rent, so she starts looking for a second job. Two options come up: a neighborhood café in the afternoons and another sporting goods…

If you want to review your specific case regarding breastfeeding leave in Spain 2026, you can contact Fernanda Vargas, employment lawyer in Madrid, via WhatsApp or book an appointment on Calendly. Although people still colloquially refer to it as breastfeeding leave, employment law refers to it as leave for the care of a nursing infant,…

If you are concerned about whether your employer can check your work email and computer, this case will interest you. And if you have already been disciplined or dismissed because of a review of your devices, speak as soon as possible with Fernanda Vargas, employment lawyer in Madrid, on WhatsApp or book an appointment on…

If you have been notified of a forced transfer in Spain 2026, it is important to clearly distinguish whether you are dealing with a transfer, a temporary posting, or a simple change of workplace. Your rights, the deadlines to respond, and any possible compensation depend on that difference. If you need your case reviewed in…

If you are on sick leave and have been called in for a medical examination, do not improvise. You can write right now to Fernanda Vargas on WhatsApp or book an appointment on her Calendly to review what they have asked of you, who is summoning you, and what real consequences there may be in…

If you want to review your December payslip, check whether the 2026 Christmas bonus in Spain has been calculated correctly, or claim unpaid amounts, you can message Fernanda Vargas on WhatsApp or book an appointment here. Introduction: why it makes sense to review the December bonus now The 2026 Christmas bonus in Spain continues to…

If you need to review your specific case regarding overtime in Spain 2026, you can write to Fernanda Vargas on WhatsApp or book an appointment on Calendly. In this article, you will find out what overtime is, what its limit is, how it must be paid or compensated, and what you can do if it…

If something similar has happened to you or you want to review your case carefully, you can write to Fernanda Vargas on WhatsApp or book an appointment on Calendly. “Empty your bags onto the conveyor belt”: the night money went missing from Yesenia’s register Yesenia is 35 years old, she is Dominican, she has residence…

If you need to review a finiquito in Spain in 2026, you can write to Fernanda Vargas on WhatsApp or book an appointment on Calendly. A mistake when signing or letting deadlines pass can make a later claim much more difficult. A finiquito is not the same thing as severance pay. Nor is it enough…

You are handed a letter that says: “You have not passed the probation period.” And suddenly you are out of work, with no explanation and no severance. If you are in that situation, do not let it slide: you can write to Fernanda Vargas on WhatsApp or book an appointment on Calendly. In these cases,…

If you have a part-time contract in Spain and every week you end up working much more than your contract says, this matters to you. It happened to Daniela, a room attendant with a permanent contract for 20 hours a week at a hotel in Benidorm. On paper, she worked only mornings from Monday to…

If you are going to sign a Christmas contract in 2026, or if your company is preparing the holiday campaign, now is the time to review it carefully. If you want Fernanda Vargas to assess your case, you can write via WhatsApp or book an appointment on Calendly. If your Christmas contract ends without the…

If you are in this situation and want to review a contract, a schedule, or a registration before your child starts, you can write to Fernanda Vargas by WhatsApp or book an appointment on Calendly. Valentina is 16 years old. She lives in Alicante with her mother, Rosa. In June, as soon as the school…

If you are experiencing a stripping of duties in Spain, it is normal to feel confused: you are still getting paid, but they do not give you any work, they set you apart from the team, and each day feels heavier. Before resigning or accepting a rushed exit, speak to an employment lawyer. You can…

If you need specialized legal advice in cases of dismissal during medical leave, do not hesitate to contact Fernanda Vargas on WhatsApp or book an appointment via Calendly. Can You be Dismissed While on Medical Leave in Spain? The Short Answer Dismissal of an employee who is on medical leave is an extremely sensitive issue…