The Spanish government is preparing the introduction of a new parental leave period to facilitate work/life balance and co-responsibility within families. The draft is expected to be presented by the end of October and provides for two leave options namely, seven days of paid annual leave for the care and support of dependent children or relatives, and eight weeks of unpaid leave that can be taken by either parent until the child turns eight.
This government draft is by way of transposition of the European Directive of 20 June 201, the work-life balance directive (c.f. articles No.11231 and No.13163), on the right for working parents and carers to a better work-life balance. This text establishes a leave period of at least five days per year, and flexible formulas allowing employees to avoid sacrificing either aspect of their lives. EU Member States had until 02 August to comply with the EU Directive, but Spain has extended the dea
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