Spanish Labor Law Essentials: Employment Contracts & Social Security
Salary Definition and Types in Spain
Salary is a fixed amount of money or compensation paid to an employee by an employer in return for work performed. In Spain, it can be paid:
- On an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis.
- In cash (cheques, bank transfers, money).
- As perks (e.g., lodging, car, private medical care) or rest time, which count as job performance.
- Perks cannot exceed 30% of the total salary payments.
National Minimum Wage and Salary Guarantees
- The National Minimum Wage (Salario Mínimo
Business Foundations: Management, HR, and Organizational Principles
Differences Between Formal and Informal Organization
There are two key distinctions between formal and informal organizations:
The formal organization comprises the structured relationships and official channels that exist within a company. In contrast, the informal organization consists of personal relationships, such as friendships or emotional connections, that develop among employees.
The formal organization defines job roles, reporting structures, and official communication channels, often documented
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The Last of Us: Emotion and Survival Masterpiece
Can a video game adaptation truly capture the essence of its source material? The Last of Us, the HBO series based on the famous PlayStation game, proves that it can—and even surpass expectations. Starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, this post-apocalyptic drama delivers a gripping, emotional, and visually stunning experience.
When I first watched The Last of Us, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had played the game before, so I knew the story was
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Understanding Key Job Application Documents
What is a Résumé?
A résumé (from French, meaning “summary”) is ideally a concise summary of a person’s education, skills, and employment history when applying for a job. It does not list every detail of a profile, but rather specific skills customized to the target job. A résumé is usually one or two pages long and is typically written in the third person to maintain an objective and formal tone.
What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
A Curriculum Vitae
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Understanding Employment Contracts and Organizational Structure
Employment Contracts: Types and Termination
An employment contract is a formal agreement between an employer and an employee, where the employee is obliged to provide specific services on behalf of the employer and under their direction, in exchange for remuneration.
Types of Employment Contracts
- Indefinite-Term Contracts: These contracts do not specify a fixed duration.
- Fixed-Term Contracts: These contracts have a limited duration. There
Key English Vocabulary for Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism & Hospitality Essentials
Event & Tourism Management Actions
- Events: organize/arrange
- Emergencies: handle/deal with
- Room Occupancy: maximize/boost
- Tours: book/organize
- Staff: supervise/join
- Individual Holidays: book/arrange
Types of Tourism
Leisure Tourism Categories
- Holidays
- Health and Fitness
- Sporting Events
- Education and Training
- Culture and Religion
Business Tourism Categories
- Professional Meetings
- Exhibitions and Trade Fairs
- Conferences and Conventions
- Incentive Travel