Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are three words we are going to be hearing a lot of in upcoming months. These certificates were introduced in the UK and many other European countries back in 2007 and now Spain must follow suit.
Real Decreto (Decree) 235/2013, 5th April was approved and came into effect on the 13th April 2013 and will be fully enforced from 1st June 2013 but what exactly is the certificate for and who is obligated to obtain one?
Continuing on from last month, now that you know the various types of contracts available to potential employees, the next step is to learn how to set one up. A code is required from the Social Security office to allow you to hire. From there as the employer, you become responsible for informing them of any new, cancelled or modified contracts and each month you must pay an additional Social Security contribution for that contract (an amount equivalent to approximately 40% of the employee’s salary), however your asesor can check to see if any reductions apply depending on the contract and the employee’s circumstances.
