Royal Decree Law 6/2019, of March 1, establishes various measures to guarantee workplace gender equality between men and women in employment and occupation. The fundamental measures in this area are the following: a. Equality Plans Said law defines the Equality Plans as “an ordered set of evaluable measures aimed at removing obstacles that hinder or… Continue reading Labour news on gender equality
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Extension to paternity leave
Royal Decree-Law 6/2019, March 1, establishes a progressive increase in the duration of paternity leave, which, according to the schedule detailed below, will rise from the current five weeks to a total of sixteen weeks, thus achieving full parity with maternity leave. The calendar for the increase in the duration of paternity leave is as… Continue reading Extension to paternity leave
Labour news for 2019
Royal Decree 1462/2018 establishes that the Minimum Interprofessional Salary (MIS) for 2019 will be 14 payments of 900 Euros gross monthly salary each year, which is an increase of 22.30% with respect to 2018. Royal Decree 28/2018 introduces a whole raft of new measures for 2019, among which the following stand out: – The minimum… Continue reading Labour news for 2019
Mandatory record keeping of workers` daily hours
The Government has agreed with the trade unions and autonomous communities on a Master Plan against Worker Exploitation (MPWE). This plan has caused a considerable debate between the socialist Government and the Spanish Confederation of Employers` Organizations over mandatory record keeping of workers’ daily hours. The legal aspects of clocking in and out and keeping… Continue reading Mandatory record keeping of workers` daily hours
Do digital platforms deliver restaurant food to our homes using fake self-employed workers?
In recent years, digital platforms which provide a food delivery service from restaurants to our homes have proliferated (such as “Deliveroo”, “Glovo”, “Just Eat”, “Take Eat Easy”, “Uber Eats, etc.). The business model is a platform connecting restaurants to customers’ homes. An app coordinates delivery from restaurant to customer. Delivery persons riding bicycles or motorbikes… Continue reading Do digital platforms deliver restaurant food to our homes using fake self-employed workers?
Improvements in the amounts of widowhood pensions for people over 65
On July 20, 2018, Royal Decree 900/2018 was published, amending the additional thirtieth provision of Law 27/2011, of August 1, on the updating, adaptation and modernization of the Social Security system in terms of pensions regarding widowhood. An increase in the percentages of the base salary with which widow’s pensions are calculated is incorporated. The… Continue reading Improvements in the amounts of widowhood pensions for people over 65