How long is annual leave in Spain?

Employees in Spain are entitled to a minimum of 23 working days of annual leave per year. Additionally, there are up to 14 bank holidays, which may vary depending on the employee's location, as there are state, regional, and local bank holidays.

How is annual leave accrued in Spain?

In Spain, a supported employee is entitled to 23 days of annual leave (i.e., 1.917 working days of leave per month), unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties in the employment agreement.

What is the carry-over policy for annual leave in Spain?

The carry-over policy for annual leave in Spain is that leave will only be rolled over if Velocity Global Spain allows it in writing.

How is paid time off (PTO) calculated in Spain?

In Spain, paid time off (PTO) is calculated by converting working days to natural days. This conversion is done using the formula:

• Working Days * 1.363636 = Natural Days.

For example, if an employee has 2 working days of PTO, it would be converted to 2 * 1.363636 = 2.73 natural days of PTO.

The calculation for the PTO amount is as follows:

• (Annual Salary / 360) * Natural Days.

What is the process to request annual leave in Spain?

To request annual leave in Spain, supported employees should follow these steps using our Global Work Platform™:

• Log in to the Global Work Platform™. If there are issues with logging in, supported employees can refer to the article titled 'I'm having login issues' for assistance (help.velocityglobal.com/velocityglobal/article/ART-4072).

• Navigate to the Time tab and select +New Time Off Request at the top of the tab.

• Specify the Time Off Type, which indicates the nature of the leave being requested.

• Select the desired date(s) for the Time Off Request. If a half-day is being requested, mark 'Half Day' for the relevant day(s). It is important to note that annual leave should not be scheduled on public holidays, as these are separate from the employee's annual leave entitlement.

• Add any necessary Time Off Request Notes for the manager. These notes will be included in the email notification sent to the approvers.

• Once all required information is entered, click 'Submit'. The request will then appear under 'Pending Approval' in the Time Tab.

In the holiday calendar, only national holidays are recognized as default days off, excluding regional and local holidays. Supported employees should inform their manager of their leave plans in advance to ensure awareness.

Is time off usage required in set increments in Spain?

No, in Spain, time off usage is not required to be in set increments.

Is unlimited PTO an option in Spain, and how can it be accommodated?

Unlimited paid time off (PTO) is not an option that can be included in the employment agreement for supported employees in Spain. However, a provision can be included to accommodate additional leave.

Is it necessary to track leave accrual on employee payslips in Spain?

No, it is not necessary to track leave accrual on employee payslips in Spain.