Disciplinary and Objective Dismissal in Spain: Causes and Effects
Disciplinary Dismissal
Disciplinary dismissal is the termination of the employment contract by decision of the employer based on serious, culpable breaches by the employee. It is the most serious sanction a worker can receive, and therefore, it should usually be preceded by other warnings or minor sanctions.
Causes of Disciplinary Dismissal
- Indiscipline or disobedience: Disobedience of orders related to work.
- Repeated and unjustified misconduct or failure to attend work on time.
- Verbal or physical offenses
Effective Leadership and Management Styles
Leadership: The Importance of It
Leadership is a key part of being a successful manager. Employees want to follow a good leader and will respond positively to them. Good managers are often good leaders too.
Characteristics of Effective Leaders:
- Desire to succeed and natural self-confidence.
- Ability to think beyond the obvious.
- Multi-talented.
Leadership Positions
- Directors: Usually the head of a major functional department. Responsible for delegating within their department, recruiting staff, and meeting
Employee Representation and Collective Agreements
Employee Participation in the Company
Employees can participate in the future of the company through representatives they elect. Employee representation can be achieved through unitary representation (staff delegates and the works council) or collective representation (unions).
In order to exercise their right of participation, employees of the same company or workplace have the right to meet in assembly, if conditions permit, and outside working hours.
Guarantees for Employee Representatives
- Priority
Understanding Employee Compensation and Benefits
Understanding Employee Compensation and Benefits
This document clarifies different forms of employee compensation and related concepts, primarily focusing on the Argentinian context.
Profit Sharing (Participation in Utilities)
Profit sharing is a percentage of the company’s profits. The employer has the discretion to grant it to all or a portion of its staff.
Gratuity
A gratuity is a spontaneous act by the employer, expressing gratitude to the employee. It represents a voluntary bonus on top of the salary.
Collective Labor Agreements: Formation, Obligations, and Duration
Formation of Collective Labor Agreements
If the parties agree regarding the reform in peius of the collective agreement, they shall extend the agreement in writing and submit it to the Labor Inspector General for deposit in accordance with the provisions of Article 521 of the LOT. From the date of the act of deposit, the agreement will become fully effective and will take effect within its validity.
LOT Article 521
Article 521 states: “The collective agreement shall be filed with the Labor Inspectorate
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Essential Travel & Hospitality Terminology
Non-stop flight, direct flight, GDS (global distribution system)
Store: to keep something for future use. Retrieve: to get something back. Conduct: to organize and do something. Channel: a route that information is sent along. Settle: resolver. Due: debido (el pago). Issue, file, expiry, liability (responsabilidad, obligación).
Abbreviations: adult (ADT), advanced (ADV), airline (AL), check (CK), euros (E), flight type code (FTC), estimated time arriving
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