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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As Madrid correspondent for mind RH since 2021, I cover Spanish news related to the 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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Spain: government wants 3.1% minimum wage hike

Spain's ministry of labour has informed the social partners of its intention to raise the minimum wage to €1,221 gross per month. This increase is expected to be approved by the Council of...

8 January 2026

Spain: new terms and conditions for in-company training contracts

On 25 November, Spain's Council of Ministers approved a regulation on training contracts. This text defines the terms and conditions for hosting work-study students and interns doing professional...

1 December 2025

Spain: new leave provisions under consideration relating to bereavement and palliative care support

On 20 October, Spain’s labour ministry submitted a draft decree-law on end-of-life leave to the social partners. The proposal seeks to extend bereavement leave, introduce a 15-day leave...

27 October 2025

Spain: MPs reject move to 37.5-hour working week

The Spanish parliament on 10 September rejected a bill that would have cut the standard working week from 40 to 37.5 hours with no loss of pay, effectively ending the proposal.

12 September 2025

Spain: parental leave given three-week boost

On 29 July 2025, Spain’s government signed off on an extension of parental leave for birth, adoption and early childcare. Each parent will gain an additional three weeks of paid leave, bringing...

28 August 2025

Spain: new ‘active employment support strategy’ for 2025-2028

On 15 July, the Spanish government approved the new 'active employment support strategy', which sets out the main priorities of the national employment system (SNE). The plan aims to enhance the...

17 July 2025

EU: Commission refers Spain to CJEU for failing to fully transpose rules on transparent working conditions

The European Commission is seeking financial penalties against Spain, which is accused of failing to comply with its obligations regarding transparency and predictability of working conditions by...

20 June 2025

Spain: government steps up efforts to prevent risks linked to summer heatwaves

On 11 June, Spanish labour minister Yolanda Diaz launched a national campaign to raise awareness among businesses about the risks of worker exposure to high temperatures. The country's labour...

16 June 2025

Spain: metrics incoming for determining early retirement in arduous and hazardous occupations

On 27 May 2025, the Spanish government published a decree-law in the country's official state gazette (BOE) facilitating access to early retirement. The law establishes clear criteria for people...

6 June 2025

Spain: gradual return-to-work scheme post-sick leave being considered

The Spanish government is proposing to social partners a gradual return-to-work scheme with the option of a 30-day part-time adjustment period for employees returning from long-term sick leave...

5 June 2025

Spain: government approves bill for 37.5-hour working week

On 6 May, Spain's Council of Ministers adopted the bill to reduce weekly working hours. The text, which must now be submitted to parliament, provides for a reduction from 40 to 37.5 hours per week...

7 May 2025

Spain: construction sector adopts protocol combating discrimination against LGBTI+ people

The new collective agreement for the Spanish construction sector will include two annexes designed to guarantee equal treatment and combat harassment and violence in the workplace against LGBTI...

23 April 2025

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