Calculate my final settlement
Current salary, bonus payments, unused holiday, notice and severance where it applies.
Calculate my final settlementYour employment rights in Spain, explained in plain English
Practical guides, calculators and official sources so you know what you may be owed before signing or challenging a decision.
What is happening at work?
I have been dismissed
Dismissal letters, deadlines, severance pay and first steps.
I am on sick leave
What you are paid, employer checks and the limits that apply.
I am facing an ERTE
Temporary suspension schemes and collective redundancy in Spain.
I am leaving the company
Pending salary, bonus payments, unused holiday and signing safely.
Topics
Dismissal
Dismissal letters, deadlines, severance pay and first steps.
3 guidesFinal settlement (finiquito)
Pending salary, bonus payments, unused holiday and signing safely.
2 guidesSick leave
What you are paid, employer checks and the limits that apply.
2 guidesERTE & collective layoffs
Temporary suspension schemes and collective redundancy in Spain.
1 guidesUnemployment benefit
Duration, amount and legal unemployment situations.
2 guidesEmployment contracts
Temporary contracts, permanent status, trial periods and misuse.
2 guidesWorker rights
Holiday, overtime, working time and useful evidence.
2 guidesLeave & reduced hours
How to request leave and what to expect when returning.
1 guidesCalculators
Calculate my severance pay
Unfair dismissal, objective dismissal and temporary contract end with legal caps.
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How we work
Official sources
We cite BOE, the Workers Statute, SEPE and Social Security.
Visible dates
Each guide shows update and legal review dates.
Plain language
We use plain language without promising outcomes.
Other questions
Does this replace a lawyer?
No. It is general information to help you understand your position before taking the next step.
Do you use official sources?
Yes. Each guide links to official rules or public bodies such as BOE, SEPE and Social Security.
Why is there English content?
Many expatriates work in Spain and need help understanding Spanish employment documents.
Do the calculators show net pay?
No. They calculate gross employment amounts; for net salary we link to NetoReal where useful.