{"id":11660,"date":"2026-03-27T10:59:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T09:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/?p=11660"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:17:46","slug":"employees-obligations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Employee\u2019s Obligations in the Workplace?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you really know what you can expect from your employees\u2026 and what you can\u2019t?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Employee obligations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are not just a legal checklist to comply with. They are, in reality, the foundation on which a company\u2019s day-to-day operations are built\u2014or broken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When everyone clearly understands what is expected of them, everything flows better: fewer misunderstandings, fewer mistakes, and fewer conflicts. But when these obligations are unclear or poorly managed, problems begin to arise\u2014low performance, internal tensions, and, in many cases, legal risks that appear when you least expect them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying these obligations correctly is not just about \u201cfollowing the law.\u201d It\u2019s about building more accountable teams, creating stable work environments, and running a business that doesn\u2019t rely on constantly putting out fires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Spain, these obligations are mainly regulated by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/act.php?id=BOE-A-2015-11430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estatuto de los Trabajadores<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as by collective agreements and internal company policies. However, the key is not just knowing the law\u2014it\u2019s knowing how to apply it effectively in your company\u2019s daily operations, without friction or uncertainty.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Tabla de contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#Employee_obligations_under_labor_law\" >Employee obligations under labor law<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#1_Fulfilling_job_duties\" >1. Fulfilling job duties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#2_Following_employer_instructions\" >2. Following employer instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#3_Complying_with_occupational_risk_prevention\" >3. Complying with occupational risk prevention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#4_Not_competing_with_the_company\" >4. Not competing with the company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#5_Contributing_to_productivity\" >5. Contributing to productivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#6_Complying_with_internal_company_rules\" >6. Complying with internal company rules<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#Differences_depending_on_collective_agreements_and_sectors\" >Differences depending on collective agreements and sectors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#Consequences_of_non-compliance\" >Consequences of non-compliance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#Types_of_misconduct\" >Types of misconduct<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#Possible_disciplinary_actions\" >Possible disciplinary actions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#Employee_obligations_vs_employee_rights\" >Employee obligations vs employee rights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#Real-life_examples_in_business_management\" >Real-life examples in business management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_employee_obligations\" >Frequently asked questions about employee obligations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#What_are_the_basic_obligations_of_an_employee\" >What are the basic obligations of an employee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#Can_an_employee_refuse_to_follow_instructions\" >Can an employee refuse to follow instructions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#What_happens_if_an_employee_fails_to_meet_their_obligations\" >What happens if an employee fails to meet their obligations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#Do_obligations_vary_depending_on_the_contract\" >Do obligations vary depending on the contract?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#How_can_a_company_prevent_non-compliance\" >How can a company prevent non-compliance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/#How_GM_Integra_can_help\" >How GM Integra can help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employee_obligations_under_labor_law\"><\/span><b>Employee obligations under labor law<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main employee obligations are set out in Article 5 of the Estatuto de los Trabajadores. Below, we analyze them in detail with practical examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fulfilling_job_duties\"><\/span><b>1. Fulfilling job duties<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees must perform their duties according to their contract and follow the employer\u2019s instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Practical example:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An administrative employee must handle documentation and internal processes while meeting deadlines and procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc\u00a0 Repeated failure to comply may lead to disciplinary action.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Following_employer_instructions\"><\/span><b>2. Following employer instructions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees must follow instructions as long as they are legal and reasonable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key aspects:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They must comply with the law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They must not violate fundamental rights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They must be related to the role<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> organizational changes, new tools, or task redistribution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Complying_with_occupational_risk_prevention\"><\/span><b>3. Complying with occupational risk prevention<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/act.php?id=BOE-A-1995-24292\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ley de Prevenci\u00f3n de Riesgos Laborales<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, employees must ensure their own safety and that of others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>They must:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properly use protective equipment (PPE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow safety protocols<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report potential risks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Non-compliance may result in disciplinary or even legal consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_competing_with_the_company\"><\/span><b>4. Not competing with the company<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees must not engage in activities that constitute unfair competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Clear example:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A salesperson working simultaneously for a competing company without authorization<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There may also be a post-contractual non-compete agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Contributing_to_productivity\"><\/span><b>5. Contributing to productivity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees are expected to actively contribute to business development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting reasonable targets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a professional attitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suggesting improvements when possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc This is increasingly linked to performance evaluations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Complying_with_internal_company_rules\"><\/span><b>6. Complying with internal company rules<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Code of conduct<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital usage policies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> proper use of corporate email or adherence to working hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_depending_on_collective_agreements_and_sectors\"><\/span><b>Differences depending on collective agreements and sectors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee obligations may vary depending on the applicable collective agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sector<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Specific features<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stronger focus on safety compliance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office roles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confidentiality requirements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retail<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/flexible-hours-the-key-to-improving-business-competitiveness-gm-integra-rrhh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible schedules<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital tool usage policies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc This is why companies must adapt obligations to their specific context.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_non-compliance\"><\/span><b>Consequences of non-compliance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to meet obligations may result in different penalties depending on severity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_misconduct\"><\/span><b>Types of misconduct<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor: delays or occasional issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious: disobedience or negligence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very serious: fraud, unfair competition, or repeated misconduct<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_disciplinary_actions\"><\/span><b>Possible disciplinary actions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal or written warning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspension without pay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/when-is-a-disciplinary-dismissal-considered-valid-in-spain-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disciplinary dismissal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Procedures must follow legal requirements and collective agreements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employee_obligations_vs_employee_rights\"><\/span><b>Employee obligations vs employee rights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the balance is key:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Employee obligations<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Employee rights<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform duties<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive salary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow instructions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right to rest<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect internal rules<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and safety<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid competition<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equality and fairness<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc\u00a0 This balance ensures a healthy and legally compliant work relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-life_examples_in_business_management\"><\/span><b>Real-life examples in business management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practice, companies often face issues such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees not respecting schedules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misuse of digital tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to follow safety protocols<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflicts due to disobedience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing these situations correctly requires technical knowledge and expert advice to avoid legal risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_employee_obligations\"><\/span><b>Frequently asked questions about employee obligations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_basic_obligations_of_an_employee\"><\/span><b>What are the basic obligations of an employee?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To perform their job, follow instructions, respect company rules, avoid competition, and ensure workplace safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_employee_refuse_to_follow_instructions\"><\/span><b>Can an employee refuse to follow instructions?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but only if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are illegal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They pose a health risk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They violate fundamental rights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_an_employee_fails_to_meet_their_obligations\"><\/span><b>What happens if an employee fails to meet their obligations?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may face disciplinary action, including dismissal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_obligations_vary_depending_on_the_contract\"><\/span><b>Do obligations vary depending on the contract?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, depending on the role, collective agreement, and agreed conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_a_company_prevent_non-compliance\"><\/span><b>How can a company prevent non-compliance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly defining roles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing internal policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing continuous training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeking labor law advice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_GM_Integra_can_help\"><\/span><b>How GM Integra can help<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At GM Integra, we help companies properly manage employee obligations and ensure full labor law compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/hr-services\/labor-legal-advisory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">labor legal advisory services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we offer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert guidance on labor regulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal policy and code of conduct design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disciplinary process management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support during labor inspections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict prevention<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, if you want to optimize administrative management, our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/hr-services\/payroll-outsourcing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payroll outsourcing service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you save time, reduce errors, and ensure compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you really know what you can expect from your employees\u2026 and what you can\u2019t? Employee obligations are not just a legal checklist to comply with. They are, in reality, the foundation on which a company\u2019s day-to-day operations are built\u2014or broken. When everyone clearly understands what is expected of them, everything flows better: fewer misunderstandings, fewer mistakes, and fewer conflicts. But when these obligations are unclear or poorly managed, problems begin to arise\u2014low performance, internal tensions, and, in many cases, legal risks that appear when you least expect them. Applying these obligations correctly is not just about \u201cfollowing the law.\u201d It\u2019s about building more accountable teams, creating stable work environments, and running a business that doesn\u2019t rely on constantly putting out fires. In Spain, these obligations are mainly regulated by the Estatuto de los Trabajadores, as well as by collective agreements and internal company policies. However, the key is not &#8230; <a title=\"What Are the Employee\u2019s Obligations in the Workplace?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/employees-obligations\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about What Are the Employee\u2019s Obligations in the Workplace?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":11658,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legal","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11660"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11661,"href":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11660\/revisions\/11661"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmintegrarrhh.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}