The new Immigration Regulations in Spain, in force since May 20, 2025 following the approval of Royal Decree 1155/2024, simplifies procedures, updates immigration figures and improves legal certainty in procedures.
This requirement reinforces the rights of the worker and aligns the procedure with the international standards of the ILO, so companies should review their protocols to avoid legal risks.
Such a change may violate the worker’s rights if it substantially alters their working day, complicates the work-life balance or is not justified by real organizational reasons.
This raises the minimum annual tax threshold, which means that workers earning the minimum wage will now be subject to a personal income tax withholding, even if it is small and depends on their personal situation.
The contributions of interns depend on the type of internship and who is in charge of the responsibility. It is essential that companies are aware of their obligations to ensure regulatory compliance and protection of their rights.
Teleworking, the growth of remote time recording systems and the trend towards more flexible working hours have pushed the evolution of working time regulations in recent years.