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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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.