Spain: bill on gender equality is adopted by the government

The Council of Ministers approved, last June 23, the bill on gender equality. The draft law contains a series of measures including the lengthening of the paternity leave, the negotiation of "equality plans" in companies and more women in boards of directors. (Ref. 06656)
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The project is presented like one of the headlight reforms of the Zapatero government. A first version had been transmitted several months ago to social partners, to the Economic and Social Council, and to a certain number of consultation structures in order to evaluate its range (see our articles n°06107, 06202, 60237).

Parity in the boards of directors. One of the most controversial points was the promotion of female presence in the boards of directors, massively rejected by employers’ represe

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