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Employment law advice in Spain
Employment & Labour Law

Employment Law
in Spain

Employment and regulatory advice for businesses, employers and professionals operating in Spain.

Employment Legal Support

Employment Law for Employers & Employees

González Sánchez & Partners advises companies, employers and professionals on employment relationships, contracts, dismissals, Social Security matters and workplace obligations under Spanish law.

For Businesses

Employers

Hiring and managing staff in Spain involves a range of employment, contractual and Social Security obligations. We advise businesses on structuring employment relationships correctly from the outset.

Our team also assists companies when employment issues arise, including contract changes, disciplinary matters, dismissals and ongoing compliance with Spanish labour regulations.

  • Employment Contracts
  • Payroll Coordination
  • Social Security
  • Dismissals
  • Workplace Policies
  • Employment Compliance
For Professionals

Employees

We advise employees and professionals who need clarity regarding their employment conditions, contractual rights or treatment under Spanish labour law.

This can include reviewing contracts, analysing dismissal situations, checking holiday or leave entitlements and assisting with claims connected with employment rights or Social Security.

  • Contract Review
  • Employment Rights
  • Dismissal Advice
  • Holiday & Leave
  • Social Security
  • Employment Claims

Clear employment advice for both sides of the relationship. We help businesses and professionals understand their obligations, protect their position and resolve employment issues with greater clarity.

Employment Practice

Our Core Employment Law & Administrative Services

Workforce Administration

Registration & Employment Compliance

We assist companies, employees and self-employed professionals with the administrative and legal procedures required to begin, modify or end professional activity in Spain.

  • Employee Registration
  • Deregistration Procedures
  • Self-Employed Registration
  • Social Security Procedures
  • Employment Documentation
  • Compliance Support
Payroll & Contributions

Payroll, Tax & Social Security

We coordinate payroll-related obligations, employee contributions, Social Security registrations and the employment-related tax and administrative requirements connected with staff in Spain.

  • Payroll Coordination
  • Social Security
  • Employee Contributions
  • Employment Tax Matters
  • Employer Obligations
  • Administrative Filings
Employment Relationships

Contracts & Employee Relations

We advise on the legal structure of employment relationships, including contracts, changes to working conditions, internal policies and employment documentation.

  • Employment Contracts
  • Contract Amendments
  • Workplace Policies
  • Employee Relations
  • Training Arrangements
  • Bonus Structures
Employment Changes

Dismissals, Benefits & Administrative Support

We assist employers and employees with dismissals, termination documentation, unemployment procedures and other administrative steps that arise when an employment relationship changes or comes to an end.

  • Dismissal Advice
  • Termination Documentation
  • SEPE Certificates
  • Unemployment Procedures
  • Employment Benefits
  • Administrative Support
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Who We Advise

Who We Help

Employment and administrative support for international professionals, freelancers, employees and businesses working or establishing activity in Spain.

Remote Professionals

Digital Nomads & Remote Workers

We assist international professionals who plan to live in Spain while continuing to work remotely, helping them coordinate the immigration, Social Security, employment and tax aspects connected with their move.

Digital Nomad Visa NIE Social Security Tax Coordination
Businesses

Startups & Employers

We advise companies establishing or managing teams in Spain on employment contracts, hiring procedures, payroll coordination, Social Security and the legal obligations involved in workforce management.

Hiring Contracts Payroll Compliance
Self-Employed

Freelancers & Autónomos

Becoming self-employed in Spain involves more than registration. We assist with the legal and administrative setup, Social Security obligations and ongoing coordination required to carry out professional activity correctly.

Autónomo Setup Registration Contributions Ongoing Support
Individual Employees

Employees & Professionals

We advise employees who need assistance with contracts, Social Security, employment conditions, dismissals, severance or workplace-related claims under Spanish employment law.

Contract Review Employment Rights Dismissals Claims

Local support for international clients

Our team provides multilingual legal support from our offices in Marbella, Sotogrande and Palma de Mallorca, assisting both individuals and businesses with employment and cross-border matters in Spain.

Marbella Sotogrande Palma de Mallorca
Why Choose Us

Why Choose González Sánchez & Partners

We provide strategic legal guidance for international individuals, investors and families seeking confidence, privacy and long-term protection in Spain.

Our Strengths
Proven Experience 100%
End-to-End Support 100%
Deep Local Knowledge 100%
Absolute Discretion & Privacy 100%
Fluent in English, German, French & Spanish 100%
Specialized for International Clients 100%
Employment Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

General guidance on common employment, payroll and workplace issues arising under Spanish law.

The total cost depends on the employee’s salary, employment conditions, applicable Social Security contributions, collective agreement and any incentives or reductions that may apply. The employer cost is therefore normally higher than the employee’s gross salary and should be calculated for the specific position.

As a general rule, companies must maintain a daily working-time record showing the specific start and end time of each employee’s working day. The way the record is organised may depend on collective bargaining, company agreements or the employer’s system, subject to the applicable legal requirements.

Employers must generally register employees correctly, report relevant employment changes and make the required Social Security contributions. The exact obligations depend on the employee, contract, remuneration and employment circumstances.

A company vehicle may constitute remuneration in kind when it is available for the employee’s private use. Its tax and employment treatment depends on the circumstances and how the vehicle is made available, so the valuation should be reviewed individually.

Some benefits provided to employees may be treated as remuneration in kind, depending on their nature and applicable tax and employment rules. Spanish employment law also limits salary in kind so that it cannot exceed 30% of salary remuneration and cannot reduce the cash salary below the statutory minimum.

The company should first identify the legal grounds for termination, review the contract and applicable collective agreement, calculate any notice or compensation due and ensure that the required formalities are followed. An incorrectly handled dismissal can create additional legal and financial exposure.

It may be possible for a foreign company to employ personnel in Spain, but the appropriate structure depends on the company’s activity, presence in Spain and the employment and tax arrangements involved. Registration, payroll, Social Security and permanent-establishment issues may all need to be considered.

The information above is general and does not replace advice on a specific employment situation.

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