Royal Decree-Law 8/2020 of 17 March on extraordinary measures (COVID-19)

Today,18 March, 2020, Royal Decree-Law 8/2020, of 17 March, on urgent extraordinary measures to face the economic and social impact of COVID-19 (Royal Decree-Law 8/2020) has entered into effect.

At Lener, we remain concerned with finding the best solutions for our clients to avoid negative effects on employment and business viability, and to repress a negative structural impact on the productive system of the different sectors.

We comment and summarize the most relevant aspects in different legal matters, answering your possible questions.

• What are the new measures in the workplace?
• What new conciliation rights are envisaged?
• How has the procedure to be followed in an ERTE changed due to objective causes and force majeure?
• What happens with public service, works and supply contracts?
• Is the government-contracting regime modified by this situation?
• What should be taken into account in financial and commercial matters?
• Have any tax deadlines been delayed?

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