Labor inspections are a guarantee against fraud

Fuerteventura hosted the “Labor Breakfasts” forum on February 26, a technical session focused on the latest legislative developments in labor law. Organized by ASOFUER and GEHOCAN with the support of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, the event brought together public‑ and private‑sector professionals to provide companies with practical tools for navigating recent regulatory changes.

Forum Overview

The opening panel, titled “Analysis of Labor Updates” and moderated by HR‑law specialist Javier Martín, featured:

• Elena Piqueras (Montero Aramburu & Gómez‑Villares Atencia)
• Sergio Quintana (Garrigues)
• José María Vela (Aguilar Abogados)

Key Legislative Updates

• Mandatory Sustainable Mobility Plans

  • Required for workplaces with more than 200 employees or over 100 workers per shift.
  • Employers must plan, negotiate with employee representatives, and implement the plans within 24 months.

• New Training Contract Regime (alternating education and professional practice)

  • Defined limits, formal requirements, contract duration, and remuneration standards.

• Unfair Dismissal Compensation

  • Updated calculation criteria following the latest legal amendments.

• Retirement Calculation Parameters

  • Revised formulas for determining pension benefits.

• Permanent Disability & Workplace Adaptation

  • Obligations for adapting positions in line with current regulations.

Guidance from SEPE and Labor Inspection

“The Inspection not only acts with sanctioning power, but also as a guarantor of compliance and support to companies operating within the legal framework,” emphasized Francisco Guindín, territorial director of the Labor and Social Security Inspection in the Canary Islands.

After a brief pause, Pedro Luis Duarte Vázquez, territorial coordinator of the Public Employment Service (SEPE), presented three strategic lines for businesses:

• Employment Guidance Centers – resources to facilitate hiring and promote equality.
• Full Utilization of Training Credits – available through Social Security contribution discounts.
• Procedures for Proper Processing and Justification – ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

The Role of Inspection and the Occupations Observatory

Francisco Guindín highlighted the Occupations Observatory and the Inspection’s role in:

• Analyzing the labor market and detecting training needs.
• Monitoring compliance in occupational risk prevention, Social Security, labor relations, and immigration.
• Planning and combating fraud and the informal economy.