Spain’s Workers’ Statute now provides for paid leave of up to four days for workers who are unable to reach their workplace because of recommendations, restrictions, or prohibitions on movement by public authorities, or in situations of serious and imminent risk, including those caused by disasters or adverse weather conditions. This leave may be extended until the circumstances justifying it have ended. Companies may implement remote working whenever feasible, , subject to the formal and substantive obligations of the Remote Working Act.
The definition of “force majeure” has been updated to include the scenarios outlined for the new paid leave provision, effective after the initial four days.
Companies are now required to inform employee representatives of the measures planned in response to alerts for disasters and adverse weather conditions.
Collective bargaining agreements must include risk prevention protocols that specifically address measures in response to disasters and adverse weather conditions.
New Climate Change Regulation
In addition, a new regulation must be adopted within 12 months to protect workers from the effects of climate change in the workplace.
Jesús García is head of knowledge management with DLA Piper in Madrid. © 2024 DLA Piper. All rights reserved. Reposted with permission of Lexology.
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