Spain: the law on equality between men and women is adopted

The Parliament approved, on March 15, the equality between men and women law. It plans a series of crossed measures which are going to lead to the amendment of a number of articles in force, which until now affect the social, juridical and political life. Waiting for a more detailed commentary, we are giving the main measures concerning the labour field below. (Ref. 070242)
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In terms of work law. The measures concerning the workplace are the outocme of an agreement with the two main unions CCOO and UGT. They notably include:

  • The possibility that positive action measures to favour access to training and employment, as well as the suppression of discrimination situations in working conditions be established by the collective negotiation.
  • The recognition of the right to conciliate professional and personal life, and encouraging to share family tasks and responsibili
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