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In general terms, Spanish Labour Legislation allows for freedom of form when making a contract. Employment contracts can be verbal or in writing. However, during the term of a verbal contract, either of the parties may require that the verbal contract be written.

As an exception to the freedom of form, certain employment contracts must be in writing, including, but not limited to:

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý temporary employment contracts

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý contracts involving special labour relations (such as those concerning lawyers, top managers or commercial representatives), and

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý part-time contracts

It is also possible to agree a trial period in employment contracts. Thus, the employer can verify that the worker has the capacity, knowledge, and sufficient aptitude to perform the functions of the position during the trial period. While for the worker, it supposes the possibility of verifying the conditions in which he is going to carry out his work.

The duration of the trial period will be agreed between the employer and the worker within the limits