Employment
Employment law advisory in Gran Canaria
We handle the day-to-day employment matters of businesses and the self-employed across Gran Canaria, and represent both employees' and employers' interests in disputes that reach the labour courts.
Payroll, social security and hiring
We prepare payslips, final settlements and social security filings, process registrations, de-registrations and changes with Social Security, and draft employment contracts adapted to the collective bargaining agreement that applies in each Canary sector.
We review hiring incentives, time-tracking records, the work calendar and holiday control to help you avoid Labour Inspectorate penalties.
Unfair dismissal and workplace disputes
We calculate severance pay, draft dismissal letters, and represent you at prior conciliation and before the Labour Court. If you are the employee, we review the letter you received and the deadline — 20 working days to challenge it — before the claim expires.
We also handle wage claims, substantial changes to working conditions, disciplinary sanctions, and employee-initiated contract terminations.
Self-employed registration (RETA)
We handle registration with the Tax Agency and with Spain's self-employed social security scheme (RETA), help you choose the right contribution base under the real-income system, and apply for the flat-rate scheme and any bonuses currently in force in the Canary Islands.
Frequently asked questions
- How long do I have to challenge a dismissal?
- 20 working days from the effective date of the dismissal. This is a strict limitation period, so it pays to get advice immediately.
- What compensation applies for an unfair dismissal?
- 33 days' salary per year worked since 2012, up to the legal cap, plus the pre-2012 tranche of up to 45 days for seniority accrued before that reform.
- Do you handle monthly payroll for small businesses?
- Yes, on a fixed monthly fee per employee, including social security filings, contracts and communications with Social Security.