Devesa advises HOSBEC on Valencia pay deal
Devesa Abogados has provided legal advice to HOSBEC, the Hotel and Tourism Business Association of the Valencian Community, in negotiating the pre-agreement for the hospitality sector collective bargaining agreement covering the province of Valencia.
The new agreement will run for four years, until 31 December 2026, and will cover up to 100,000 workers in the province. The pre-agreement introduces changes to the economic, organisational and social framework of the Valencian hospitality sector, including a cumulative pay rise of 13% over the term of the agreement, made up of a 4% increase in 2026 followed by 3% increases in each of the following three years. The parties have also agreed a review clause allowing for an additional increase of up to one percentage point should the Consumer Price Index exceed the agreed rise during the term of the deal.
On contracts, the parties reached agreement to update the rules governing permanent seasonal contracts (fijo-discontinuo), given their relevance to holiday destinations, recurring event work and peak production periods, with the aim of providing greater clarity and legal certainty for employers and workers alike. The pre-agreement also introduces new rules on temporary incapacity for work, seeking to reduce unjustified absenteeism while maintaining protection for employees affected by serious illness, workplace accidents or occupational diseases.
The team
The advisory work was led by José Luis Valverde, Partner and Head of the Employment Department at Devesa Abogados, who took part in the various stages of the negotiation.
