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The Directorate General of Labour has published the list of public holidays for 2027. Eight are common to all of Spain, others depend on each autonomous community. For firms, it is the basis of next year's working calendar and something to bear in mind when planning.
An instruction of the Directorate-General for Legal Certainty and Public Faith, published in the BOE of 7 October, clarifies that the ten-year insurance certificate required for deeds of completed new builds can be submitted electronically signed. It sets the requirements and how to send it to the notary and the Registry.
Royal Decree 606/2026, in force since 26 July, approves the Statute of the Independent Authority for Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination provided for in Law 15/2022. For lawyers handling discrimination cases, it is a new counterpart with assistance, mediation and court action functions.
Law 10/2025, regulating customer service, has been in force since 28 December 2025 and gives the companies concerned twelve months to adapt. For firms advising companies and consumers, the end of the period is approaching.
Royal Decree-Law 28/2026, published on 7 October, changes the extension of leases of main homes. It will come into force on 15 November 2026. We summarise the new Article 10 of the Urban Leases Act and its transitional regime.
Since 5 October, employers must inform in writing of more elements of the employment relationship, including the use of algorithmic systems that affect working conditions. It affects the clients of employment law firms and the firms themselves as employers.
