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: special visa for digital nomads comes into force

New legislation aimed at fostering the ecosystem of emerging companies, known as the Start-up Law, came into force on 01 January 2023. The law seeks to establish a favourable regulatory framework...

4 January 2023

Spain: industrial sector SMEs to receive support to reduce working time

The Spanish government has unveiled details of its pilot project encouraging companies to reduce their working hours or even adopt a four-day week. The plan, which will be powered with €10 million...

2 January 2023

Spain: menstrual leave allowance set to be introduced

In what marks a first in Europe, members of Spain's Congress of Deputies have adopted on first reading a bill that would offer menstrual leave to women who suffer from painful periods. Under the...

16 December 2022

Spain: families bill will provide for new family leave periods

On 13 December, the Spanish government approved in first reading, a series of measures to facilitate work-life balance and co-responsibility within families. Included is the right to two new paid...

14 December 2022

Spain: government seeks to mitigate the impact of industrial restructuring plans

Spanish Industry Minister Reyes Maroto has presented draft legislation designed to mitigate the impact of industry restructuring and job cuts. The text, which must now be negotiated with the...

7 December 2022

Spain: BBVA looks to take care of teams’ emotional well-being

Spanish banking group BBVA is promoting an array of initiatives – from yoga lessons to mindfulness and knitting classes – that seek to bolster connections between staff members and raise awareness...

25 November 2022

Spain: plans being studied for ‘restorative’ redundancy compensation that can adjust to individual situations

On 26 October, Spain’s Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz announced that she is studying the potential for redundancy payments that can be tailored to individual circumstances. The Minister put forward...

27 October 2022

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