Spain: new rules on working time reduction for caring responsibilities

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The news. On 21 October, the Spanish government published a Royal Decree-Law, which came into force on 23 October, facilitating working time adjustments for employees who need to care for a disabled or seriously ill relative and strengthening their social security protection.

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Cécile Thibaud Correspondent in Spain

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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