🇪🇸 Spain
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Spain — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
EUR 1,184 per month
Annual Leave
22 days
Sick Leave
—
Notice Period
15 days
Probation Period
6 days
Maternity Leave
16 weeks
Paternity Leave
16 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.25x standard rate
Max Working Hours
40 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
40hrs/week
Maximum Hours
80hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.25x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
40hrs/week
40 hour standard 80 hours overtime per year maximum
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
15days
Max Probation
6months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Permitted
Notice Period Formula
15 days for objective dismissal; collective redundancy timelines governed by Workers Statute Art 51
Severance Calculation
20 days salary per year of service capped at 12 months for objective dismissal; 33 days per year for unfair dismissal
Redundancy Rules
ERE (Expediente de Regulación de Empleo) required for collective redundancies — consultation period 15-30 days.
Important Notes
Unfair dismissal compensation capped at 33 days x 24 months. Disciplinary dismissal requires written notice stating facts.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Spain-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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