Evolution of Spanish Labor Law
The power of employers over workers and lack of unity among workers provoked many abuses.
In Spain, between 1919 and 1931, important labor law codes were first promulgated.
In 1980, the Workers' Statute law was enacted, and in 1995, the Revised Text of the Workers' Statute law was adopted.
Divisions of Law
Traditionally, law is divided into public and private, and these are subdivided in turn into different branches.
Public Law
When the state and public bodies act officially.
Private Law
Governs relations between individuals, or with the state and public agencies when acting privately.
Labor Law
Occupies an intermediate position between public and private law.
Characteristics of Labor Law
Voluntariness
The worker should be...