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Spain/Legislation extending paternity leave from 5 to 8 weeks comes into force. Since 01 April, fathers (and for same sex couples, the second parent) will be able to take 8 weeks of fully paid leave instead of 5 weeks formerly. This latest provision is another element in a series of measures aimed at fostering gender equality at work that were adopted in March 2019 (c.f. article No. 11030). Two of these 8 weeks should be taken consecutively when the baby first arrives and the following 6 weeks
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