Q: Can the police take my details when I work on a shop as my boss took his time bringing his paperwork for them to see
I work in a shop in Spain the guardia civil have came in once and asked if I sold tabacco I said no they then asked me to move away from the counter and they searched for tobacco then the local police came in yesterday and asked to see all the paperwork for the shop I had to call my boss to come he took a while coming to the shop and the police officer said to me that if the boss didn't enter the shop in the next 2 minutes she was going to take all of my details as the worker in the shop? Can they do that when it's the bosses papers she wanted to see? She said I'd have to show her my residentia and work contract
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Yes, the police in Spain can request your identification and work-related documents if they are conducting an investigation or inspection in the shop where you work. When your boss is not present, you, as the worker on-site, might be asked to cooperate with the authorities, especially if they need to verify the legality of the shop's operations.
Even though the paperwork they initially asked for belongs to your boss, the police can request to see your residency and work contract to ensure you are legally employed. This is a common procedure, and it's important to comply to avoid potential legal issues.
If you find yourself in this situation again, try to remain calm and cooperate while waiting for your boss to arrive. It’s always a good idea to know where your work-related documents are, so you can provide them if necessary.
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