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Which element is NOT typically part of the information that a contractor must provide regarding their company's details in the context of subcontracting?
Which element is NOT typically part of the information that a contractor must provide regarding their company's details in the context of subcontracting?
When must a contractor inform the workers' representatives about the commencement of a contract?
When must a contractor inform the workers' representatives about the commencement of a contract?
In what order must information related to employment begin, if a company uses subcontractors?
In what order must information related to employment begin, if a company uses subcontractors?
According to the information provided, what is the primary duty of a company that owns the work center when workers from other companies are present?
According to the information provided, what is the primary duty of a company that owns the work center when workers from other companies are present?
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What is always guaranteed to apply to a contractor or subcontractor company after the labor reforms of 2022?
What is always guaranteed to apply to a contractor or subcontractor company after the labor reforms of 2022?
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If a subcontracting company has its own collective agreement and a sectorial agreement also applies, which agreement takes precedence?
If a subcontracting company has its own collective agreement and a sectorial agreement also applies, which agreement takes precedence?
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In a company succession, what is the primary legal effect on existing labor relationships?
In a company succession, what is the primary legal effect on existing labor relationships?
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What defines the suspension of the employment relationship according to the provided document?
What defines the suspension of the employment relationship according to the provided document?
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What does the 'objective' element of company succession, as defined by doctrine, primarily require?
What does the 'objective' element of company succession, as defined by doctrine, primarily require?
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In situation where a contractor and subcontractor both operate at the same work center, who must cooperate for the application of occupational risk prevention regulations?
In situation where a contractor and subcontractor both operate at the same work center, who must cooperate for the application of occupational risk prevention regulations?
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How is a transfer of undertakings by 'mortis causa' typically defined?
How is a transfer of undertakings by 'mortis causa' typically defined?
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What specific information concerning risks at the workplace must be given to other companies by the workplace owner?
What specific information concerning risks at the workplace must be given to other companies by the workplace owner?
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In the context of company succession, what happens to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that was in place before the transfer?
In the context of company succession, what happens to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that was in place before the transfer?
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According to the information about informing the Social Security, what needs to be provided?
According to the information about informing the Social Security, what needs to be provided?
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What is the legal significance of an 'independent production unit' in a transfer of undertakings?
What is the legal significance of an 'independent production unit' in a transfer of undertakings?
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What is the 'subjective' element of company succession primarily concerned with?
What is the 'subjective' element of company succession primarily concerned with?
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Can a worker oppose a company succession?
Can a worker oppose a company succession?
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What is the implication of subrogation effects relative to employment rights and obligations after a company succession?
What is the implication of subrogation effects relative to employment rights and obligations after a company succession?
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What happens to the mandate of workers' representatives during a company succession in a work center that maintains its autonomy?
What happens to the mandate of workers' representatives during a company succession in a work center that maintains its autonomy?
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Which situation is NOT considered a company succession?
Which situation is NOT considered a company succession?
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In the context of a collective bargaining agreement, what is the duration of its applicability in relation to a company transfer?
In the context of a collective bargaining agreement, what is the duration of its applicability in relation to a company transfer?
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What is the primary responsibility of the transferor company regarding information obligations in an inter vivos succession?
What is the primary responsibility of the transferor company regarding information obligations in an inter vivos succession?
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When must the transferee company provide information about a succession to their new employees?
When must the transferee company provide information about a succession to their new employees?
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What is the consequence of non-compliance with information obligations in a company succession?
What is the consequence of non-compliance with information obligations in a company succession?
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Under what condition should a consultation period occur during a company succession?
Under what condition should a consultation period occur during a company succession?
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Regarding labor obligations, what is the liability timeframe for both the transferor and transferee companies in an inter vivos succession?
Regarding labor obligations, what is the liability timeframe for both the transferor and transferee companies in an inter vivos succession?
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When do the new employer and the old employer become jointly responsible for obligations arising after the company succession?
When do the new employer and the old employer become jointly responsible for obligations arising after the company succession?
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What is the purpose of the 2022 labor reform regarding contracting and subcontracting?
What is the purpose of the 2022 labor reform regarding contracting and subcontracting?
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What is the role of the 'main cia' in a contracting/subcontracting arrangement?
What is the role of the 'main cia' in a contracting/subcontracting arrangement?
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How is outsourcing regulated in a company?
How is outsourcing regulated in a company?
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Under what condition is a principal company NOT jointly liable for social security obligations of a subcontractor?
Under what condition is a principal company NOT jointly liable for social security obligations of a subcontractor?
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A principal company's duty to inform worker representatives about subcontracting arrangements has which key characteristic?
A principal company's duty to inform worker representatives about subcontracting arrangements has which key characteristic?
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What is the primary determinant for classifying a working relationship as a subcontract rather than a direct employment relationship?
What is the primary determinant for classifying a working relationship as a subcontract rather than a direct employment relationship?
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A principal company's joint liability for salary obligations with a subcontractor extends for how long after the contract ends?
A principal company's joint liability for salary obligations with a subcontractor extends for how long after the contract ends?
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In the context of subcontracting, what constitutes a 'business element'?
In the context of subcontracting, what constitutes a 'business element'?
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For which scenario is the principal company NOT jointly liable for social security?
For which scenario is the principal company NOT jointly liable for social security?
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A principal company is engaging in a subcontract with another company. Based on the content provided when does the joint liability for social security from the auxiliary company apply?
A principal company is engaging in a subcontract with another company. Based on the content provided when does the joint liability for social security from the auxiliary company apply?
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When a principal company does not receive a response from Social Security General Treasury, regarding the social security status of their auxiliar company, within 30 days, what is the ramification?
When a principal company does not receive a response from Social Security General Treasury, regarding the social security status of their auxiliar company, within 30 days, what is the ramification?
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What are the requirements for a worker service to be considered a subcontract and not a direct employment?
What are the requirements for a worker service to be considered a subcontract and not a direct employment?
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According to the content, which of the criteria below is NOT a key element of a subcontract?
According to the content, which of the criteria below is NOT a key element of a subcontract?
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Study Notes
Company Succession
- Company ownership transfer: Can occur in a company, work center, or independent production unit.
- Independent units: Services or assets owned by a company, but operate separately.
- Labor relationships: Remain intact during transfer; the new employer assumes previous obligations.
- Economic entity: When transfer affects the economic entity, partial or total change in ownership occurs.
- Inter vivos transfer: Change of ownership during the owner's lifetime - includes leasing, judicial sales, mergers, etc.
- Mortis causa transfer: Change of ownership due to the owner's death, and transfer to heirs.
- Legal succession: Requires a substitution of the entity's owner, and transfer of all critical elements.
Doctrine
- Subjective element: Transition from one owner to another, whether individual or legal entity.
- Objective element: Transfer of the company's essential elements to sustain ongoing activity.
Subrogation Effects
- Employment relationship continuation: The new employer inherits responsibilities and rights of the former.
Information Obligations
- Inter vivos: Updated information to workers & representatives (if no representatives directly to workers).
- Information content: Reasons, legal, economic, social consequences, and measures.
- When to provide information: In advance of the transfer to the workers & representatives.
- Consequences of non-compliance: Possible fines or penalties.
- The legality and validity of the succession aren't affected.
Consultation Period
- Required when company succession involves labor measure changes.
- This period occurs prior to implementing changes.
- Workers representatives or workers themselves are involved.
Job Liability
- Transferor Liability: Transferor remains responsible for labor obligations pre- and around the time of transfer; specifically, these are obligations that run for up to 3 years post-transfer, including social security contributions.
- Transferee Liability: The new owner also shares responsibility; the transferor and transferee are liable for new debts incurred as a result of crime or fraud incurred with the company after transfer.
Contracting and Subcontracting (Outsourcing)
- Modernization of contracting: Current labor reform aimed to modernize contracting practices, focused on reducing costs, but while improving associated conditions.
- Legality: Such contracts (Outsourcing) are lawful under certain conditions.
- Types of contracts: Engage external entities to perform services related to the core business activity.
- Transfer of workers: Such practices do not involve the transfer of employees.
- Subjective and objective elements: Multiple companies involved to perform the required services with a principal company. The required services can be done in the form of a work-based or performance-based engagement.
Joint Liability
- Obligations are maintained for the term of the contract, and the year following the contract's expiration.
- No joint liability: Examples of when there isn't joint liability for the parties involved.
Obligations of Principal Company: Duty of Information
- Information to workers and their representatives: Identity, purpose, duration, location, number of workers etc
- Duty of provision: When to provide information: Before start of provision of services
Obligations of Contractor/Subcontractor: Duty of Information
- Disclosure to workers, social security, and workers' representatives.
- Includes: worker information and social security details.
- When to disclose: Information provided prior to the provision of services.
Occupational Health Obligations
- Coordination and cooperation required between companies for health and safety measures in cases where multiple companies share the same facilities.
- Prevention methods & Risk Assessment: Necessary measures for prevention of risks and hazards.
- Worker safety: All companies must have prevention and protection measures at the workplace.
Sector/Industrial Collective Agreement
- Applicable agreements: A sector or industrial collective agreement applies to all parties involved in the company succession.
- Priority: The Sector agreement is prioritized over individual company agreements
Suspension of Employment Relationship
- Temporary release from work and payment obligations while maintaining the legal employment contract.
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This quiz explores the complexities of company succession, including the transfer of ownership and the implications for labor relationships. Understand the differences between inter vivos and mortis causa transfers, as well as the subjective and objective elements involved in legal succession. Test your knowledge on how these concepts affect ongoing business activities.
