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Text in force since 12 January 2023.
The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.
TÍTULO XV — De los delitos contra los derechos de los trabajadores
Text in force since 12 January 2023.
The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.
History of reforms to this article, from oldest to most recent, as recorded in the BOE’s consolidated legislation.
Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal.
In force from 24/05/1996 to 16/01/2013
In force from 17/01/2013 to 11/01/2023
Orientative data computed from the highest prison term this article provides for (including the degree rules it imposes itself or the penalties of another article it refers to) and, where there is one, its disqualification, which also counts towards the classification and the limitation period (arts. 33 & 131.1 CP). Aggravated or mitigated subtypes, other non-custodial penalties and concurrence rules may alter the outcome in each specific case.
Highest prison term
9 years
Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)
Serious offence
Limitation period (art. 131 CP)
10 years
The highest prison term includes the next-degree-up penalty the article itself imposes (art. 70.1.1 CP); the highest term written in the text is 6 years.
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