Social Security in Spain: General and Special Schemes
Social Security Schemes in Spain
General Scheme of Social Security
Who is included in this scheme?
- Spanish workers employed in industry and services, and those normally engaged in business in the country.
- Employees and partners of capitalist corporations, even when they are members of its governing body, if the exercise of this charge does not involve the performance of the direction and management of the company or if they do not have control over it.
- Directors and managers of corporations who are not
Understanding Labor Unions and Worker Representation in Spain
A union is an ongoing partnership and non-profit organization, independent of employers, dedicated to the economic and social progress of its members. Unions are especially focused on the maintenance and improvement of working conditions through collective bargaining.
The right to freedom of association has two aspects:
- Positive: The right to unionize.
- Negative: No right to organize (meaning individuals cannot be compelled to join a union).
Most Representative Unions
Nationwide
Unions that have gained
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Nursery Benefits for Working Mothers
Nursery Obligation: Employers must provide or pay for nursery care for children of working mothers. This includes food for children while at the nursery, without reimbursement from the mother. Employers also cover transportation costs to and from the nursery.
Benefit Extension: The nursery benefit extends until the child reaches two years of age.
Multiple Employers: If a woman works for multiple companies, each employer must provide nursery benefits based on
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Day Labor in Spain: Rights and Regulations
Daily Work and Weekly Pay
Day labor involves daily work, with the worker being paid weekly. This applies even if the work is temporary, weekly, or annually. Workers are entitled to weekly pay based on an average annual calculation. The number of ordinary working hours per day may not exceed nine.
Rest Periods
- Daily: Workers must have a minimum of 12 hours of rest each day between the end of one workday and the beginning of the next.
- Weekly: Workers are entitled
Restaurant Operations: Capacity, Market, Leadership, and Legal Structure
Restaurant Capacity and Supply Chain
The capacity of my restaurant will depend on the number of dinner guests we have. In order to produce good menus for my guests, I will need to source the proper raw materials. This requires getting food and supplies from different vendors and going to the local market.
It should also be taken into consideration that it is he who is responsible for delivering food or supplies at a price within a budget. We will choose it depending on different characteristics like
Read MoreUnderstanding Strike Regulations: Essential Services, Limits, and Legal Procedures
Minimum Essential Services in the Community During Strikes
In strikes affecting fundamental rights and public liberties, minimum essential services are dictated by the governing authority. Once the minimum services are determined, they must be established by the strike committee and the employer. A minimum of 10 days’ notice is required.
Maintenance Services and the Community
In all strikes, maintenance services are provided by workers after the strike ends to recover productive activity. These are
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