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 without any reduction in pay, as well as better individual control over working time and recognition of the right to disconnect. Leftwing labour minister Yolanda Díaz hopes that the text will come into force by 31 December 2025 at the latest.

By Cécile Thibaud. Published on 07 May 2025 à 12h33 - Update on 07 May 2025 à 12h33

The draft bill on working time reduction is officially on its way to parliament. The text, which aims to reduce the working week from 40 to 37.5 hours without any cut to pay, is the result of 18 months of laborious negotiations and unsuccessful attempts at reconciliation. Spain’s ministry of labour, which had hoped to find common ground with the social partners, had to resign itself to preparing its bill with the sole collaboration of the trade unions,…

Cécile Thibaud

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