In a bid to better control the exact amount of hours employees really work, the Department of Work Inspections and Social Security has amended its system once more. Up until now, it was only obligatory to keep records for employees on part-time contracts but their 2016 Plan now includes full-time contracts also. So, what is behind these changes? What obligations do employers now have? What consequences are there if strict records are not kept?
If a business owner falls behind with their obligations to Social Security, the Administration can adopt measures necessary to recover the outstanding debt but there are also steps debtors can take in order to settle the debt themselves.
Employees form an essential element of many businesses, as without them, certain companies would simply not be able to function. Business owners have other responsibilities towards their employees besides payment of their salary, namely payment of Social Security on their behalf each month.
DECISION (EU) 2016/344 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 9th March 2016 on establishing a European Platform to enhance cooperation in tackling undeclared work
This matter goes as far back as 18th April 2012 when in a communication entitled, ‘Towards a job rich recovery’, the Commission highlighted the need for improved cooperation among Member States and announced the launch of consultations on setting up a platform at Union level between labour inspectors and other enforcement authorities to combat undeclared work, aimed at improving cooperation, sharing best practices and identifying common principles for inspections.
Well, here you find me writing on my blog at 3am, this is what happens when you’re laid up in bed and unable to move due to muscle contractions, add a beautiful cocktail of drugs to help manage the horrible pain and to help you sleep and it is a recipe for disaster for insomniacs like myself. At least I can make the most of this time that I’m now wide-awake to do something productive (please don’t expect me to be available tomorrow at 9am!)
In Spain, registering as self-employed can be a minefield, a procedure full of set-up and on-going costs that many do not appreciate during the initial stages of development so it is only natural to find ways to reduce costs, at least at the beginning. One way many choose to do so is by working from home and while this may be a logical step, it also has its own pros and cons to consider.
