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In the context of company succession, which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a change in ownership inter vivos?
In the context of company succession, which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a change in ownership inter vivos?
According to the doctrine of company succession, what is the key subjective element that must be present for a company succession to be valid?
According to the doctrine of company succession, what is the key subjective element that must be present for a company succession to be valid?
Which of the following best describes the legal effect of a company succession on existing employment relationships?
Which of the following best describes the legal effect of a company succession on existing employment relationships?
What is the fundamental condition required for a company succession to be considered valid from a legal perspective?
What is the fundamental condition required for a company succession to be considered valid from a legal perspective?
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What happens to the rights of worker representatives when a transfer of a company that maintains its autonomy (WS does not specify) takes place?
What happens to the rights of worker representatives when a transfer of a company that maintains its autonomy (WS does not specify) takes place?
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What is a potential worker option in a company succession that does not involve a termination of the employment?
What is a potential worker option in a company succession that does not involve a termination of the employment?
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In a company succession scenario, what happens to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that applied to the company before the transfer?
In a company succession scenario, what happens to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that applied to the company before the transfer?
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When determining if a company succession has occurred what is considered an essential objective element?
When determining if a company succession has occurred what is considered an essential objective element?
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What are some of the obligations that the new employer assumes in a transfer of undertakings?
What are some of the obligations that the new employer assumes in a transfer of undertakings?
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What defines an independent production unit in the context of a company's assets?
What defines an independent production unit in the context of a company's assets?
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A company succession occurs. What should the transferred company comply with until?
A company succession occurs. What should the transferred company comply with until?
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In the context of 'inter vivos' company succession, what is the primary purpose of the information obligation placed on the transferor and transferee?
In the context of 'inter vivos' company succession, what is the primary purpose of the information obligation placed on the transferor and transferee?
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What is the most significant consequence of a failure by the transferor or the transferee to fulfill their information obligations during an 'inter vivos' company succession?
What is the most significant consequence of a failure by the transferor or the transferee to fulfill their information obligations during an 'inter vivos' company succession?
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During a company succession, when does the consultation period regarding labor measures begin?
During a company succession, when does the consultation period regarding labor measures begin?
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In the case of inter vivos company succession, for how long are the transferor and transferee jointly liable for labor obligations existing before the succession?
In the case of inter vivos company succession, for how long are the transferor and transferee jointly liable for labor obligations existing before the succession?
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According to the content, when can a debt in social security contributions lead to joint liability for the transferor and transferee after a company succession?
According to the content, when can a debt in social security contributions lead to joint liability for the transferor and transferee after a company succession?
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According to the provided text, what was the primary aim of the 2022 labor reform in relation to contracting and subcontracting practices?
According to the provided text, what was the primary aim of the 2022 labor reform in relation to contracting and subcontracting practices?
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Which of the following statements best describes why outsourcing (contracting and subcontracting) exists?
Which of the following statements best describes why outsourcing (contracting and subcontracting) exists?
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Based on the provided content, under what legal framework is the practice of contracting and subcontracting permitted in the country?
Based on the provided content, under what legal framework is the practice of contracting and subcontracting permitted in the country?
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In the context of contracting, who assigns another company to perform certain services and why?
In the context of contracting, who assigns another company to perform certain services and why?
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Which condition is NOT necessary for a subcontracting agreement to exist?
Which condition is NOT necessary for a subcontracting agreement to exist?
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What is a requirement for joint liability of the principal company?
What is a requirement for joint liability of the principal company?
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What circumstance does NOT relieve the principal company from liability concerning social security obligations?
What circumstance does NOT relieve the principal company from liability concerning social security obligations?
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Which of the following statements about the principal company's duty of information is true?
Which of the following statements about the principal company's duty of information is true?
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What does the subjective element in subcontracting imply?
What does the subjective element in subcontracting imply?
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When does a principal company NOT face joint liability for salary obligations?
When does a principal company NOT face joint liability for salary obligations?
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What duration is specified for the principal company's liability regarding social security obligations after a contract ends?
What duration is specified for the principal company's liability regarding social security obligations after a contract ends?
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Which factor is a requirement for determining the principal company's obligations?
Which factor is a requirement for determining the principal company's obligations?
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In which situation does the principal company retain liability during a subcontracting arrangement?
In which situation does the principal company retain liability during a subcontracting arrangement?
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What is the primary duty of information that contractors and subcontractors owe to the workers?
What is the primary duty of information that contractors and subcontractors owe to the workers?
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Which of the following must be established by all companies working in the same work center for occupational health?
Which of the following must be established by all companies working in the same work center for occupational health?
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What is guaranteed regarding collective agreements applicable to contractor or subcontractor companies?
What is guaranteed regarding collective agreements applicable to contractor or subcontractor companies?
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When should the contractor inform the workers' representatives about the contract execution?
When should the contractor inform the workers' representatives about the contract execution?
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What measures must the owning company of a work center ensure regarding occupational risk prevention?
What measures must the owning company of a work center ensure regarding occupational risk prevention?
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Under which conditions can an employment relationship be suspended according to the Workers Statute?
Under which conditions can an employment relationship be suspended according to the Workers Statute?
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What type of information must be provided to the Social Security (SS) by the contractor?
What type of information must be provided to the Social Security (SS) by the contractor?
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What does the law require from all companies regarding the cooperation in occupational health?
What does the law require from all companies regarding the cooperation in occupational health?
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What type of agreement has priority when both company and sector agreements exist?
What type of agreement has priority when both company and sector agreements exist?
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When must the contractor inform the workers about the provided services?
When must the contractor inform the workers about the provided services?
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Study Notes
Company Succession
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Company ownership change, potentially in a company, work center, or independent unit.
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Independent units are separate, functioning entities, owned by a company.
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Labor relationships continue, with a new employer responsible for obligations.
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Change of ownership can either be full or partial, affecting the overall economic entity.
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Changes can occur through:
- Inter vivos: Ownership transfer during the owner's lifetime, such as by sale, mergers, or takeovers.
- Mortis causa: Ownership transfer after death, transferred to heirs. Valid if heirs accept the inheritance.
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Doctrine requirements for succession:
- Subjective: The transfer of ownership to a new entrepreneur.
- Objective: Transfer of all essential elements necessary for the company's continued operation.
Subrogation Effects
- Employee employment continues under the new employer.
- New employer inherits rights and obligations of the previous employer.
- Employees cannot usually oppose the succession, but they can resign.
Maintaining Representative Bodies
- The mandate of employee representatives (same roles and conditions) does not end during a company change.
Applicable CBA
- Collective bargaining agreement (CBA) applied to the company at the time of the transfer continues until a new agreement is reached or the current one expires.
Information Obligations
- Enhanced information for employees during transfers.
- Information for workers and their representatives (if any) about the succession (reasons, consequences, and actions).
- Timely disclosure required before transfers by both the outgoing and incoming company
- Non-compliance considered a serious breach with potential fines.
Job Liability
- Transferor and transferee responsible for obligations if a crime/fraud-related obligation arises in the three years following the succession.
Contracting and Subcontracting (Outsourcing)
- Labor reform (2022) aimed to modernize contracting practices.
- Aim of cost reduction, alongside improving working conditions.
- Legally allowed practice, but regulated.
- Key aspects of contracts include factors such as: strategic organizational, economic reasons, relationship to the company's core business activity and possible instruction given to subcontractor.
Joint Liability
- Employer obligations covering salary and social security during the contract.
- Continuing obligations for up to three years after the contract ends.
- No joint liability for construction/repair of a private home, or activities not considered a business activity.
Occupational Health Obligations
- Collaboration needed during a transfer involving multiple workplaces.
- A transfer of ownership of the worksite involves obligations from the new owners in evaluating, informing, and implementing measures.
- Maintaining risk prevention and protection measures.
Sector/Industrial Collective Agreement
- A sector collective agreement always applies to contractors or subcontractors, either directly to the subcontractor's company, or relevant to their primary business or sector.
- Contractor and subcontractor companies adhere to the existing collective agreements.
Suspension of the Employment Relationship
- Temporary release from work and pay obligations while maintaining the legal link.
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Explore the complexities of company succession and the subrogation effects on employee rights and obligations. This quiz covers ownership transfer methods, the continued labor relationships, and the essential elements for a company's operation. Understand the difference between inter vivos and mortis causa transfers and their implications.
