At Moving Spain, we provide employment law advice in Spain for professionals, new residents, foreign workers and companies that need support with employment contracts, workplace conditions or employment-related issues.
Working in Spain means understanding your rights and obligations, reviewing employment conditions carefully and knowing how to respond if a problem arises during the employment relationship.
Our employment and workplace integration service is particularly suitable for people moving to Spain for professional reasons, foreign workers, companies hiring international talent and clients who need to coordinate employment matters with immigration, residence or relocation services.
Employment legal advice for working in Spain
Starting a job in Spain can raise many questions, especially for people arriving from another country who may not yet be familiar with Spanish employment rules, contracts or workplace rights.
At Moving Spain, we help clients understand their employment situation before making important decisions.
We can review employment contracts, agreed conditions, employment documentation and potential issues so that each step can be taken with greater clarity and confidence.
The aim is to prevent problems, identify potential risks and provide practical legal guidance from the beginning of the employment relationship.
Employment law in Spain for foreigners and new residents
Many new residents arrive in Spain with a job offer, an international transfer, a new professional opportunity or plans to start working in the country.
In these situations, it may be necessary to consider not only the employment contract itself, but also how the employment relationship fits with the client’s legal position in Spain.
Employment matters can therefore be coordinated with immigration, tax or relocation services when work authorisations, renewals, residence status, international assignments or employment documentation are involved.
This integrated approach is particularly useful for foreign professionals who want to organise their move and employment situation at the same time.
Employment contract review in Spain
Before signing an employment contract in Spain, it is advisable to check that the document accurately reflects the agreed working conditions.
At Moving Spain, we can assist with the review of issues such as:
- Type and duration of the employment contract.
- Working hours.
- Salary and remuneration.
- Probationary periods.
- Job duties.
- Professional category.
- Place of work.
- Specific contractual clauses.
- Termination conditions.
- Additional obligations included in the agreement.
Reviewing the contract before signing can help clarify doubts and identify issues before they become employment disputes.
Employment conditions and workers’ rights in Spain
Employees in Spain have rights and obligations that apply throughout the employment relationship.
Depending on the circumstances, relevant matters may include salary, working hours, rest periods, annual leave, statutory leave, workplace conditions, equal treatment, changes to employment conditions and termination of employment.
For foreign professionals and new residents, understanding how the Spanish employment framework applies to their individual circumstances can make the transition into the labour market much easier.
At Moving Spain, we help clients understand their position and assess the legal implications of employment-related decisions.
Advice on employment disputes and workplace issues
Problems can arise at different stages of an employment relationship.
Moving Spain can provide support in situations involving:
- Changes to working conditions.
- Changes to schedules or working hours.
- Salary reductions or unpaid amounts.
- Employment-related claims.
- Disciplinary measures.
- Workplace disputes.
- Termination of employment.
- Dismissal.
Each case must be assessed individually in order to determine what options may be available and what steps may be appropriate.
Salary claims and unpaid amounts
Employment disputes can sometimes involve unpaid salary, additional remuneration, compensation, final settlement amounts or other payments owed to the employee.
In these cases, it is important to review the relevant employment documentation, including contracts, payslips and communications from the employer.
At Moving Spain, we can help assess the situation and organise the steps required to address employment-related payment disputes.
Disciplinary measures and changes to employment conditions
During an employment relationship, an employer may make decisions that affect an employee’s duties, working hours, salary or other conditions.
When an employee receives a disciplinary notice or a significant change to their working conditions, it is advisable to review the situation as soon as possible.
Depending on the case, employment law deadlines may also be relevant, so early legal advice can be important when deciding how to proceed.
Dismissal and termination of employment in Spain
An employment relationship may end for a number of reasons, including the end of a fixed-term contract, resignation, disciplinary dismissal, objective dismissal or other forms of termination.
Each situation should be assessed individually.
Relevant issues may include the reasons given by the employer, the documentation provided, final settlement payments, compensation and any time limits that may apply.
At Moving Spain, we help clients understand their position and assess the options available following dismissal or termination of employment in Spain.
Work permits and coordination with immigration matters
For foreign workers, employment status may be closely connected with immigration and residence matters.
Depending on the client’s circumstances, changes in employment may have an impact on work authorisations, residence permissions, renewals or other immigration procedures.
For this reason, employment matters can be coordinated with immigration support when work permits, renewals, employment documentation or international mobility procedures are involved.
This can be particularly important when a professional’s right to live or work in Spain depends on their immigration status.
Employment support as part of a relocation process
Employment matters can form part of a wider relocation process.
When someone moves to Spain for professional reasons, reviewing the employment contract may only be one part of the process.
Residence, work authorisation, taxation, housing, family needs and other practical aspects of the move may also need to be coordinated.
At Moving Spain, we take a broader view of the client’s situation so that employment matters can be aligned with the rest of the relocation process.
This approach can be particularly useful for international professionals, executives, employees transferred to Spain and companies relocating international talent.
Employment legal advice for companies in Spain
We also provide support for companies that need to hire, transfer or relocate international employees to Spain.
Employment advice may include reviewing employment conditions, coordinating employment documentation with immigration procedures and assessing legal considerations connected with the arrival of foreign workers.
For companies, planning employment and immigration matters together can help make the onboarding and relocation of international employees more organised.
Employment support for international professionals
Moving to another country for work can involve more than accepting a job offer.
Professionals may need to understand:
- Their employment contract.
- Their working conditions.
- Their rights as employees.
- Their immigration position.
- The tax implications of the move.
- How employment changes could affect their residence in Spain.
Moving Spain can coordinate these different areas so that the client has a clearer understanding of both their employment situation and the wider implications of working in Spain.
Who is this service for?
Our employment law and workplace integration service is aimed at individuals and companies that need professional support with employment matters in Spain.
It may be particularly useful for:
- Foreign nationals who want to work in Spain.
- New residents with a job offer.
- International professionals transferred by their employer.
- Employees who want their contract reviewed.
- Workers facing changes to their employment conditions.
- Employees involved in salary or payment disputes.
- Workers who have been dismissed or whose employment is ending.
- Companies hiring international employees.
- Clients who need to coordinate employment, immigration and residence matters.
Why choose Moving Spain for employment advice?
Working in a new country means adapting to a different legal, administrative and professional environment.
At Moving Spain, employment advice is not treated as an isolated service.
We consider the client’s wider situation, particularly where employment is connected with immigration, residence, tax, housing or relocation.
Our aim is to help clients understand their rights and obligations and make employment-related decisions with greater clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Employment Law in Spain
Can I have my employment contract reviewed before I sign it?
Yes. Reviewing an employment contract before signing can help confirm that the agreed conditions are reflected correctly and identify clauses or issues that may require clarification.
What should I check in an employment contract in Spain?
Important points may include the type of contract, duration, working hours, salary, job duties, professional category, probationary period, place of work, specific clauses and termination conditions.
Can Moving Spain help if I have a problem at work?
Yes. We can assess situations involving changes to employment conditions, unpaid amounts, salary claims, disciplinary measures, dismissal or termination of employment.
What should I do if I am dismissed in Spain?
It is advisable to review the employer’s documentation as soon as possible, including the reason given for the dismissal, final settlement, any compensation and the time limits that may apply.
Are work permits connected with immigration status?
They can be. For foreign nationals, the right to work in Spain may be connected with residence or immigration status. For this reason, employment and immigration matters sometimes need to be reviewed together.
Is this service also available for companies?
Yes. We also assist companies that need to hire, transfer or relocate international workers to Spain and coordinate employment matters with immigration requirements.
Can employment support be included within a relocation service?
Yes. When a person moves to Spain for professional reasons, employment support can be coordinated with immigration, tax, housing and other relocation services.
Work in Spain with professional legal support
If you are planning to work in Spain, have received a job offer, need to review an employment contract or are dealing with an employment-related issue, Moving Spain can provide professional support throughout the process.
We assess your situation, help you understand your options and coordinate employment matters with other areas of your move to Spain when necessary.
