Spain: measures to ensure application of the law on gender equality

Recourse to the labour inspectorate. Mr Caldera announced that between 2008 and 2010, 10,000 firms will be visited by the labour inspectorate to monitor effective application of the law. 50% of these visits will be programmed and 50% at the request of worker representatives seeking arbitration. The inspectors will be assigned to scrutiny of firms with over 50 employees with special attention to companies with over 250 employees. 
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torate. Mr Caldera announced that between 2008 and 2010, 10,000 firms will be visited by the labour inspectorate to monitor effective application of the law. 50% of these visits will be programmed and 50% at the request of worker representatives seeking arbitration. The inspectors will be assigned to scrutiny of firms with over 50 employees with special attention to companies with over 250 employees.

Gender equality and insurance. The minister also announced the end of insurance premiums penali

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