Health worker dispute

the Spanish Constitution and the Workers’ Statute.

Several days later Marina Salut announced that the company had identified three cases of salary discrimination affecting pregnant workers and had compensated them for the outstanding amounts.

An official statement released by the management highlighted the fact that the Labour Inspection had checked the situation of 60 employees who had become pregnant in the last 18 months and “in 95 per cent of cases the inspectors validated the procedure carried out by Marina Salut.”

Spain continues to be a favourite destination for retired British expatriates and the lifestyle is very conducive to a healthy, happy retirement. Of course, like any country, there are some drawbacks and a key concern for many people is the local tax regime.

It is important to understand how being Spanish resident affects your tax position. Once you meet any of the criteria that make you tax resident here (you spend 183+ days in Spain, or your centre of economic or vital interests is here), you are liable for Spanish tax on your worldwide income, gains and wealth, and subject to the Spanish succession and gift tax regime.

Besides the income and capital gains taxes, Spain additionally imposes an annual wealth tax which generally affects individuals with net worldwide assets over €1,000,000.

We often come across people who would love to live in Spain but are too worried about how much tax they’ll pay to make the move. They are limited to spending short periods in their Spanish holiday home instead –which post Brexit is more of a minefield with the EU’s 90-day rule.

But you do not necessarily need to fear taxation in Spain – some people even find they improve their tax situa