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. This measure, which would be reserved for certain conditions, would be voluntary and subject to medical approval.

By Cécile Thibaud. Published on 05 June 2025 à 11h10 - Update on 05 June 2025 à 11h12

Spain’s social security ministry has sent employer and trade union organisations a proposal for a flexible scheme for returning to work after sick leave. The text, entitled ‘measures to reform temporary incapacity benefits in order to improve the protection of workers’ health’, proposes giving employees the option of a transitional period during which they would return to work on 50% of their usual working hours, combining their salary with incapacity benefits.…

Cécile Thibaud

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