Employment Law · People Management
Employment
Advisory
Andorra · Barcelona · Madrid · Toulouse
Service exclusively for companies
From the contract to the dispute, from the payslip to collective bargaining. We provide comprehensive employment coverage for companies across four jurisdictions: from legal-employment strategy delivered by our employment lawyers, to the operational management of day-to-day matters handled by our labour relations specialists.
4
Jurisdictions
2
Levels of service
360°
Employment coverage
Employment lawyers
Legal-employment strategy, dismissals, collective bargaining, disputes and litigation.
Labour relations specialists
Operational management of payroll, social security, registrations and deregistrations, contracts and periodic filings.
Multi-jurisdictional
Andorran (CASS), Spanish and French (droit du travail) employment law from a single coordinated team.
Companies only
Our employment service is designed exclusively for employers, without exception.
Two levels of service
Legal strategy
and operational management:
the two sides of employment advisory
Effective employment advice requires two complementary types of expertise. Our team brings them together: employment lawyers for the legal and strategic dimension, and labour relations specialists for day-to-day operational management.
● Legal level · Employment lawyers
Legal-employment strategy and defence
For when the matter requires legal analysis, negotiation or litigation.
Dismissals: individual, collective (ERE) and on objective grounds
Negotiation and review of collective bargaining agreements
Labour inspections and sanctioning proceedings
Substantial modification of working conditions
Geographic and functional mobility
Employment litigation: claims and appeals
Pre-acquisition employment due diligence
Equality plans and harassment protocols
Expatriation and international mobility
● Operational level · Labour relations specialists
Day-to-day employment management
For recurring management, accurate and compliant with current regulations.
Preparation and management of payroll
Registrations, deregistrations and amendments in Social Security (SS / CASS)
Employment contracts: drafting and registration
Management of sick leave and temporary incapacity
Personal income tax / withholdings: calculation and settlement
Final settlements and payouts
Filing of social security returns (TC1 / TC2)
Employer certificates and unemployment situations
Employee portal and digital management
By jurisdiction
Employment law
in each market
Each jurisdiction has its own employment system. Our local teams master the specific regulations of each country and ensure compliance at all times.
Andorran employment law
Stand-alone system · CASS · Andorran legislation
Andorra has its own employment system, independent from the Spanish and French ones, with its Social Security (CASS), its sectoral collective bargaining agreements and its specific rules on contracts and dismissals. Our Andorra team has spent over 30 years managing the employment relationships of local and international companies in the Principality.
Contracts under the Andorran Llei de relacions laborals
CASS: affiliation, contributions and benefits
Payroll in accordance with Andorran legislation
Dismissals and termination of contracts
Work permits for foreign employees
Posted workers and international mobility
Payroll preparation
Calculation and issue of payroll in accordance with Andorran rules, with a breakdown of CASS contributions, Andorran personal income tax withholdings and salary items specific to the Principality.
CASS, Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social
CASS manages Social Security in Andorra. Contributions of 22% of gross salary (employer + employee). It covers healthcare, retirement and incapacity. We handle registration, deregistration and periodic returns.
Self-employed CASS quota 2026
€588/month for the standard contribution at 100% of the average wage (€2,672.52). Reduced or higher bands exist depending on income.
Permis de treball
Employees who are neither Andorran nor resident require a specific work permit. We handle the full process before the Govern d’Andorra.
Employment law in Spain
ET · LGSS · Collective agreements · RETA
Spanish employment law (Workers’ Statute, LGSS and sectoral collective agreements) is one of the most complex in Europe. Our Barcelona and Madrid teams combine employment lawyers and labour relations specialists to provide complete coverage to companies of every size.
Contracts under the Workers’ Statute
Social Security: registrations, deregistrations and contributions (TGSS)
Payroll and management of personal income tax
ERE, ERTE and collective dismissals
Labour Inspection and sanctions
Collective bargaining and company agreements
Posted workers and international mobility
Employment contracts · Specific clauses
Drafting of contracts with bespoke clauses: non-compete, confidentiality, lock-up undertakings, variable remuneration and geographic mobility.
Internal regulations
Drafting and updating of the company’s internal regulations: code of conduct, disciplinary regime, remuneration policy and internal procedures consistent with the applicable collective agreement.
ERE and ERTE
Full support in collective dismissal and suspension proceedings: negotiation with employee representatives, communication to the labour authority and management of benefits.
Equality plans
Mandatory for companies with 50+ employees. Preparation, implementation and registration of the equality plan and harassment prevention protocol.
Pre-litigation conciliation (SMAC)
Representation and assistance in conciliation hearings before the Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation Service (SMAC) prior to filing an employment claim.
Droit du travail français
Code du travail · URSSAF · Conventions collectives
French employment law, based on the Code du travail, is one of the most protective in Europe. The Toulouse office, with 54 years of practice, advises companies on managing their employment relationships under French law, with particular attention to Spanish-speaking companies established in France.
Contrats de travail under the Code du travail
URSSAF: social contributions and returns
Licenciements: cause réelle et sérieuse, faute grave
Sectoral collective agreements (conventions collectives de branche)
Conseil de Prud’hommes: representation and defence
International mobility France–Spain–Andorra
Posted workers and international mobility
Contrat de travail · Drafting specific clauses
Drafting of employment contracts under French law with specific clauses: non-compete, confidentiality, mobility, variable remuneration and data protection.
Règlement intérieur · Drafting and updating
Drafting and updating of the règlement intérieur under French law: mandatory for companies with 50+ employees. Code of conduct, disciplinary regime and harassment protocol.
Spanish employment desk
Specific service in Spanish for Spanish-speaking companies with employees in France. Coordination with Barcelona for Franco-Spanish operations.
Licenciement économique
Economic dismissal in France requires a specific procedure and negotiation with the CSE. Full support throughout the process.
Exclusively for companies
Designed for
the employer
Our employment service is geared exclusively to the employer side. We support companies of every size and sector in the management of their employment relationships.
SMEs and mid-sized companies
Full outsourcing of the employment function: payroll, contracts, Social Security and legal advice when needed.
Multinationals and subsidiaries
Local employment management for international subsidiaries with reporting to the parent group and multi-jurisdictional coordination.
Scaling startups
Structuring of the first contracts, company policies, stock options and scaling of the team with legal certainty.
Groups and family businesses
Employment management of groups with employees in multiple jurisdictions and the particularities specific to family businesses.
How we work
From the diagnosis
to ongoing management
Employment diagnosis
Analysis of the current employment situation: contracts, applicable collective agreement, risks and opportunities.
Service proposal
Definition of the scope: what we will handle and at what frequency.
Digital onboarding
Setup on the payroll platform and access to the employee and client portals.
Monthly management
Payroll, SS, contracts and recurring legal queries. Calendar of obligations guaranteed.
Annual review
Annual employment audit, updating of the collective agreement and strategic planning for the year ahead.
FAQ
Frequently
asked questions
Any further questions? Free consultation with no obligation.
Free consultationWhy separate legal employment advice from payroll management?
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Because they are different professional profiles with different functions. The employment lawyer handles strategy and legal defence (dismissals, inspections, collective bargaining). The labour relations specialist handles recurring operations (payroll, SS, contracts). Having both within a single coordinated firm is the guarantee of consistency and efficiency.
Can you manage employees in several jurisdictions at the same time?
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Yes. It is one of our strengths. For companies with employees in Andorra, Spain and France, we coordinate the three teams from a single point of contact. The client receives a consolidated report and does not have to coordinate multiple advisers from different countries.
Do you also assist foreign companies wishing to hire in our jurisdictions?
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Yes. It is a very frequent enquiry. A foreign company that wants to hire its first employee in Andorra, Barcelona or France needs to understand the local system before formalising any contract. We advise from the initial structure right through to recurring management.
What happens if I face a labour inspection?
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Our team of employment lawyers supports you throughout the entire process: prior preparation, presence during the inspection, response to formal requests and, where necessary, challenging sanctions before the competent labour authority in each jurisdiction.
How long does it take to get the payroll service up and running?
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Usually between 5 and 10 working days from signing the service agreement. Within that period we complete the setup on our platform, gather employee information and guarantee the first payroll cycle within the statutory deadline.
Contact
Let’s talk about
your company
First free consultation with no obligation. We analyse your current employment situation and propose the most efficient service model for your company.
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