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Practice areaA dismissal letter or a dispute at work is stressful enough without trying to understand it in a second language. Straight answers on where you stand, and what to do next.
Whether you are an employee facing a dismissal or an employer managing your obligations correctly.
Spanish law requires a valid, documented reason for dismissal and a specific procedure to follow. If the letter you received is vague, the reason does not hold up, or the correct steps were skipped, the dismissal may be improcedente (unfair), which usually means a higher severance payment. We review the letter and your contract to tell you where you stand.
SMAC (Servicio de Mediación, Arbitraje y Conciliación) is a mandatory conciliation step before most labour disputes can reach a tribunal. It is a chance to settle without going to court. We prepare and represent you at this stage, which often resolves the matter faster and with less cost than a full hearing.
It depends on your contract type, length of service, and whether the dismissal is ruled fair or unfair. Unfair dismissal typically carries a higher statutory severance than a fair one. We calculate the figure specific to your case before advising on next steps.
Yes. You generally have 20 working days from the dismissal date to file a claim (caducidad), and this deadline is strict. If you think your dismissal was unfair, it is worth getting advice immediately rather than waiting.
Yes. Getting the procedure wrong, whether it is the notice, the documentation, or the grounds, is one of the most common ways employers end up paying more than necessary. We advise on the correct process before you act, not after a claim has already landed.
