Labour Directorate Ruling No. 498 of 27 October 2026. Applies existing guidance; it does not create a new sanction or amend the Labour Code.
The development
The Labour Directorate reiterates that disciplinary powers must be exercised rationally and respect minimum due process safeguards. Internal regulations must set out the procedure for sanctions for breaches of their obligations.
The Labour Directorate distinguishes this requirement from the specific decision to impose a sanction: employers must assess the facts within legal limits. The absence of a procedure in internal regulations and breaches of the law may be reported to the Labour Inspectorate.
Practical significance
Internal regulations should describe the disciplinary procedure, and each warning should identify the conduct and its grounds. Before taking a measure, the opportunity for a defence must be protected and compliance with the internal procedure documented.
Primary source
Published by Piracés Abogados · 2 November 2026. General information: each case requires individual analysis.
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