Spain: government approves creation of ‘intern status’

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The Spanish government has paved the way for the creation of a new status for "persons undergoing non-professional practical training in companies, institutions or public or private organisations" – known as 'intern status' – in order to regulate and provide legal certainty for students' activities in periods working at companies. The preliminary bill, approved by the Spanish cabinet on 4 November, must still be submitted for consultation before being sent to parliament.

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More than two years after reaching an agreement in principle with trade unions, Spain’s labour minister Yolanda Díaz has finally secured cabinet approval for the new ‘intern status’ legislation — a measure first promised as part of the EU-funded post-Covid recovery plan. The draft text provides for the right to compensation for expenses incurred during an internship, such as transport and meals, as well as the right to holidays. In 2024, 80% of interns received no remuneration or compensation.

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Cécile Thibaud Correspondent in Spain
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As Madrid correspondent for mind RH since 2021, I cover news developments in Spain's world of work, focusing on legal developments and collective bargaining, particularly around work-life balance, equality and inclusion policies, which have been hot topics in the country in recent years.

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