US EditionAfter deadly floods, Spain introduces 'climate leave' for workers
- Spain's government approved "paid climate leave" for workers, allowing up to four days off during weather emergencies after floods killed 230 people.
- Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz stated the measure aims to "regulate in accordance with the climate emergency" and ensure worker safety.
- Employers who deny this new law will face "the full force of the law" from officials.
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Spain's government has approved paid leave for up to four days in case of extreme weather, The Guardian reports.
One month after the Valencia disaster, the Spanish government introduces 'climate leave' for workers
A month after the disastrous flood in the Valencia area that cost the lives of more than 200 people, the Spanish government has approved a decree law that introduces paid 'climate leave'. It will allow workers to be absent for up to four days during weather emergencies. The duration of the absence may be extended if the extreme conditions persist. The rationale behind the rule is to prevent people from traveling to reach factories and offices wh…
After the floods that killed at least 222 people just a month ago, the government adapted labor regulations to limit human losses in the face of the impacts of climate change....
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UK Guardian: Spain introduces paid climate leave after deadly floods - Government approves up to four days of paid leave so workers can avoid travelling during weather emergencies - Spain’s leftwing government has approved “paid climate leave” of up to four days to allow workers to avoid travelling during weather emergencies, a month after floods killed at least 224 people. ... The new measure aims to “regulate in accordance with the climate eme
Spain approves 4 days paid climate leave in wake of deadly flooding
Deadly flooding in Spain last month has let such an impact that it's now leading to changes in the Spanish workforce. Spain's Council of Ministers passed a measure on Thursday, Nov. 28, that guarantees four days of paid climate leave for workers in the event of dangerous weather. The measure is designed to protect commuting workers during natural disasters and extreme weather conditions. The legislation must now be certified within a month by Sp…
After the DANA disaster in Valencia and the debate on climate change and its effects.
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