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In 2024, Social Security contributions will increase due to the rise in the MEI percentage.
Initial and periodic environmental controls in Catalonia: what your company needs to know
In Catalonia, Law 20/2009 on environmental prevention and control of activities establishes the legal regime applicable to activities with an environmental impact, differentiating them according to their potential impact and regulating the controls necessary to ensure compliance.
Can my company force me to take a training course? Rights, obligations and regulations
In this article, we will analyse when training is compulsory, when it is voluntary, and what rights and obligations apply in each case.
The engineering and sustainability consulting division obtains ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications
We are pleased to announce that Grup Carles' engineering and sustainability consulting division has recently obtained ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 140001:2025 certifications from SGS International Certification Services Ibérica, recognising our firm commitment to quality and environmental management.
Technical improvements available (BAT)
Best Available Techniques (BAT) emerge as the most advanced frontier of industrial practice, establishing a new paradigm of environmental responsibility. These techniques represent a firm commitment to reducing emissions and impact on the environment, defining the optimal limits of industrial activities.
Grup Carles is promoting the Mergers and Acquisitions area and has become a co-founder of IBER CF
At Grup Carles we consolidate the area of Mergers and Acquisitions and become co-founders of IBER CF, a new international network of corporate finance, audit and legal advice.
The importance of people in Digital Transformation
Digital transformation has become a topic of great relevance in the business world, comparable in importance to the Industrial Revolution in its time. In fact, it is considered the continuation of the history of the industrial revolutions. The first one, 1.0, was the period of mechanization, followed by 2.0, which brought the use of electricity, and 3.0, which marked the era of computing. Now, we are living the Industrial Revolution 4.0, known as the digitalization revolution, where digital transformation is the key element. This revolution is changing the way organizations operate and how people live their lives.
The human dimension of "Lean"
It is well-known that high competitiveness and the changing market environment require organizations to quickly adapt to changes while reducing costs and ensuring the quality of their products and services. Being competitive in this environment involves revising traditional management methods, which is why we increasingly hear about 'Lean', not only in industrial sector companies but also in the service sector. Companies implementing this methodology seek to gain in terms of competitiveness, as 'Lean' is ultimately a method that helps the company focus on achieving the strategic objectives of the business.
Legislative news
RDL 16/2025: Social, Tax, and Social Security Measures
Royal Decree-Law 16/2025, of 23 December, extending certain measures to address situations of social vulnerability and adopting urgent measures in tax and Social Security matters.
This Royal Decree-Law extends various measures aimed at addressing situations of social vulnerability, with the goal of protecting the groups most affected by the current economic context. It also introduces urgent measures in tax and Social Security matters, aimed at ensuring system stability and support for individuals and businesses. The regulation maintains and adapts existing social protection instruments and introduces temporary fiscal adjustments.
Directiva (UE) 2025/1892
The directive amends Directive 2008/98/EC on waste to establish binding targets for reducing food waste and to extend the extended producer responsibility to the textile, footwear, and related product sectors, promoting reuse, separate collection, and fibre recycling.
All interns will pay contributions as of 2024
Starting January 1, 2024, all companies will be required to register interns with Social Security, regardless of whether they are engaged in paid internships or not.