The Spanish labor market is characterized by the small number of labor disputes due to the possibility of negotiating collective labor agreements.

Employing workers has become much more flexible and new incentives have been introduced to promote the hiring of people from certain social groups.

This chapter sets out the main types of employment contracts, rules governing senior executive contracts, payroll responsibilities when taking over a business and the social security system.

This chapter includes the following topics:

• Types of Contracts
• Incentives to promote employment
• Salary Costs
• Senior Management Contracts
• Acquisition of a Business
• Social Security
• Temporary Employment Agencies (ETT)
• Visas, Work and Residence Authorizations and Permits

Prepared by Garrigues

Last updated: 17|02|2010