Cécile Thibaud
Correspondent in SpainAs 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 and unions set framework for supporting transgender employees
On 26 February, Spanish Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz, alongside the CCOO and UGT trade unions and the National LGBTQ+ Federation, ratified a model framework agreement for businesses. This protocol...
3 March 2026
Spain: a bill to regulate internships
On 3 March, the Council of Ministers approved the bill on the “Status for persons undergoing non-professional practical training in companies”. The text limits the number of interns a company can...
13 March 2026
Latest articles by Cécile Thibaud
Spain: recognition of collective agreements negotiated at regional level
Under a decree-law approved by Spain's Council of Ministers on 21 May, collective agreements negotiated at regional level take precedence over national agreements, provided that their application...
24 May 2024
Spain: European directive on transparent working conditions transposed
On 6 February, Spain's Council of Ministers approved the decree transposing the European directive on transparent and predictable working conditions. One of the most important aspects of the text...
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9 February 2024
Spain: government seeks end to involuntary early retirement
Spain's government and the social partners want to find solutions to prevent early retirement and encourage people to stay in work for longer. The planned measures include support schemes to...
Spain: shift towards a 37.5-hour working week
Spain's ministry of labour has opened negotiations with the social partners to move towards a gradual reduction in working hours. The aim is to reduce the current 40-hour working week to 38.5...
29 January 2024
Spain: psychological after-effects suffered by Meta moderator recognised as an accident at work
A Spanish court has recognised the mental health problems suffered by an employee, who was exposed to intense pressure when tasked with filtering the most sensitive content for Meta (formerly...
22 January 2024
Spain: new government targets working time cut to 37.5 hours a week
Spanish labour minister Yolanda Díaz was confirmed in her post by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez when the new government was formed on 21 November. Four major projects are on her agenda, including...
24 November 2023
Spain: Axa recognises employees’ right to be informed about AI use
The new collective agreement at the Spanish business of insurance group Axa, signed on 29 September, introduces an obligation on the part of company management to be transparent with employees...
Spain: AI assumes greater prominence in collective bargaining
Trade unions in Spain are working actively to develop employees' right to information as regards the use of artificial intelligence, with the aim of incorporating this into collective agreements...
11 September 2023
Spain: new leave periods to facilitate better work-life balance
Le gouvernement a approuvé par décret d’application immédiate, le 27 juin, une série de nouveaux congés pour une meilleure conciliation de la vie...
28 June 2023
Spain: big fashion retailers set out to negotiate their own branch collective agreement
Fashion retailers including Inditex, Mango, H&M, Primark, Kiabi and Uniqlo have joined forces to form their own employers' organisation – ARTE – with a view to defending their interests, which...
16 June 2023
Spain: putting legislation in place that regulates trainee status in companies in a bid to prevent fraud
Spain’s Ministry of Labour and the trade unions have together agreed to establish a separate legal status for company trainee workers. The aim of the text that is due to go to Parliament for...
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13 June 2023
Spain: new incentives to postpone retirement
On 16 May Spain’s government approved a decree making retirement options more flexible in a bid to encourage employees to voluntarily postpone their retirement dates beyond the legal retirement...
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Catherine Chavanier (CDC Habitat): “Social dialogue on AI facilitates its deployment”
In February, CDC Habitat (10,500 employees) signed a two-year framework agreement governing social dialogue on AI. Catherine Chavanier, HR Director of the subsidiary of CDC (Caisse des dépôts et...
20 March 2026
EU: Council adopts position on simplifying AI rules
The Council of the EU approved its position on 13 March regarding the “omnibus regulation” proposal, published last November by the Commission to simplify the AI Act. Confirming the...
- HR
- CSR
- News brief
20 March 2026
Germany: menopause issues finally gain corporate recognition
With 12 million women over 40 in the labour force, German companies and occupational health professionals are beginning to adopt support policies for those affected by menopause-related issues...
19 March 2026
Greece: hospitality sector signs first collective agreement aligned with National Social Pact
The hospitality sector (125,000 employees), one of Greece’s largest industries after retail, signed a new two-year collective agreement on 17 March. The text, effective from 1 April 2026...
19 March 2026
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France: Yves Rocher convicted of breach of duty of vigilance for infringement of freedom of association
The specialised chamber of the Paris Judicial Court convicted Yves Rocher on 12 March for breaching its duty of vigilance. The group was sued by Turkish employees dismissed in 2018 by a subsidiary...
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12 March 2026
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2026 TRENDS – CSR: A strategic asset for European companies?
mind HR is looking ahead at the trends set to shape 2026. Sustainability policy remains in flux after a year of CSR rollbacks across Europe. Companies are calling for greater predictability and...
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EU: Council approves omnibus directive on sustainability
On 24 February, two months after the European Parliament, the Council of the EU adopted the omnibus package amending the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate...
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- News brief
24 February 2026
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Germany: a corporate group supports local political engagement via its “Democracy Charter”
Large corporations in the Hesse region, surrounding Frankfurt, are defending local democracy by enabling employees to volunteer in local public life through an initiative dubbed the "Democracy...
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United States: Coca-Cola subsidiary sued by the administration over women-only event
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on 18 February that it is launching federal proceedings against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for “sex-based...
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6 March 2026
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EU: Council adopts position on simplifying AI rules
The Council of the EU approved its position on 13 March regarding the “omnibus regulation” proposal, published last November by the Commission to simplify the AI Act. Confirming the...
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- News brief
20 March 2026