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In Spain, despite the increasing discussion on innovation in working conditions such as telecommuting, family reconciliation, flexible schedules, or a 4-day work week, these concepts are still challenging to integrate into our routines and, above all, into our corporate culture or mindset.

The Social Security contribution rebate for R&D&I activities is one of the most immediate and least known measures to support innovation among companies.

This past January, Royal Decree Law 1/2023 was published, establishing a significant number of bonuses aimed at promoting the hiring of certain profiles, such as people with disabilities, victims of gender violence or human trafficking, people at risk of social exclusion, long-term unemployed or victims of terrorism, as well as young people under 30 years old who are beneficiaries of the National Youth Guarantee System.

In this article, we will analyse when training is compulsory, when it is voluntary, and what rights and obligations apply in each case.

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.

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.

Royal Decree-Law 3/2026, of February 3, approved by the Spanish Government, establishes the official revaluation of public pensions for 2026 and introduces a set of urgent measures in the area of Social Security. This decree consolidates many of the new developments that we already outlined in our January 11 article “Pensions and contributions 2026: main changes,” with definitive details on contribution rates, maximum and minimum bases, and special assistance for workers and companies.