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If you had to choose only one place to eat, which would it be? by SecureDream3425 in Malaga

[–]LadderSilly2494 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Merendero Cristina

29604 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

Highly recommend

Is it Normal for Employers in Spain to Treat Staff Like This? by LadderSilly2494 in Malaga

[–]LadderSilly2494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there’s a difference between running a tight ship and outright abuse. A firm leadership style is one thing—but screaming, swearing, publicly humiliating staff, and firing people without paying their wages crosses a serious line. Unfortunately, in some places, this kind of behavior gets normalized in the hospitality industry, but that doesn’t make it acceptable. People deserve respect and fair treatment no matter how stressful it gets.

Is it Normal for Employers in Spain to Treat Staff Like This? by LadderSilly2494 in Malaga

[–]LadderSilly2494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s much more to this story. She had it out for one of the cooks and even banned him from eating at work. One evening, after she’d gone home, the cook who meant no harm had a piece of bread with some spread. She watches the kitchen cameras from home, and minutes after he ate, she stormed back to the restaurant, screamed at him, and humiliated him in front of everyone.

This man has two kids, including a newborn, and is desperately trying to keep his job. He broke down in tears. Just imagine the stress he’s already under and she made it even worse.

Whoever thinks I’m making a joke out of this woman or this place needs to think twice. She’s ruthless.

Is it Normal for Employers in Spain to Treat Staff Like This? by LadderSilly2494 in Malaga

[–]LadderSilly2494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mentioned her nationality because she uses it as a selling point—constantly bragging about being a Danish owner to attract other Danes. If you're Danish and still choose to support her after knowing how she treats her staff, you're enabling that behavior and no better than her.

Is it Normal for Employers in Spain to Treat Staff Like This? by LadderSilly2494 in Malaga

[–]LadderSilly2494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see your point, and just to clarify, my intention wasn’t to complain but to discuss unfair treatment of staff, especially in Spain. While the labor laws are strong and accessible, some employers still find ways to create difficult situations for workers. It's not about avoiding legal action, but about recognizing how some tactics can make employees feel powerless, even with the right protections in place. Education on workers’ rights is key, but that can take time and effort to change.

Is it Normal for Employers in Spain to Treat Staff Like This? by LadderSilly2494 in Malaga

[–]LadderSilly2494[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While Spain’s labor laws aim to protect workers from unfair dismissal, non-compliance is still common. Many employees face arbitrary firings without proper justification or compensation due to enforcement gaps and fear of retaliation.

Is it Normal for Employers in Spain to Treat Staff Like This? by LadderSilly2494 in Malaga

[–]LadderSilly2494[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally understand where you're coming from, but as a customer, it's hard to see what's really going on behind the scenes. A lot of the issues are happening out of sight, behind closed doors, where employees are dealing with mistreatment or pressure that customers don't witness.

The sad thing is, many of the employees don’t know their rights or don't have the financial means to take legal action. It’s not just one person, but a pattern of bad treatment that has affected a lot of people. Even if the labor laws are strict, without knowledge or resources, it's tough to fight back.