Where clients get caught out
The deadline to challenge a dismissal in Spain is very short, counted in working days from the dismissal. Employees who wait to 'think about it' can lose the right to claim.
Employment law for employers in Mallorca
| Matter | What we do |
|---|---|
| Contracts | Type of contract, seasonal and fixed-discontinuous staff |
| Dismissals | Disciplinary, objective and collective dismissals |
| Inspections | Labour inspection and social security |
| Foreign workers | Work permits and posting of workers |
Employment law for employees in Mallorca
We review dismissals and severance, claim unpaid wages and overtime and defend you against harassment or discrimination, including before the conciliation service and the labour courts of Palma.
Yacht crew and hospitality
Crew and hospitality staff have specific rules on contracts, flags and working time. See maritime lawyer.
Foreign workers
Hiring workers from outside the EU needs the right permit. See immigration lawyer.
Example: employment law in Mallorca
Based on situations we commonly see; not a specific client. A British chef was dismissed from a restaurant in Port d'Andratx at the end of the season without notice. We challenged the dismissal within the deadline; at conciliation the employer recognised it as unfair and paid the statutory severance.
Our collaborators for employment law in Mallorca
For every service we work with trusted collaborators when a matter needs them: notaries, architects and surveyors, tax advisers at Castell.tax, sworn translators, banks and mortgage brokers, property managers and specialist lawyers in other parts of Spain. You keep one lawyer as your single point of contact, and we coordinate everyone else.
Castell.law is the English and German-speaking practice of Castell Abogados, a law firm in Palma de Mallorca. This page is general information, not advice on a specific case: laws and procedures change, so check your situation with us before acting.
Not sure where you stand? Ask before you sign
Tell us about your matter or send us the documents you have. A lawyer will explain the risks, the options and the cost before you commit to anything.
Questions about employment law in Mallorca
How long do I have to challenge a dismissal?
A very short deadline counted in working days; act immediately.
What is a fixed-discontinuous contract?
A permanent contract for seasonal work, with recall each season.
Can I hire a non-EU worker?
Yes, with the corresponding work permit.
Do you represent employers and employees?
Yes, but never both sides in the same matter.