US EditionSpain Increases Paid Parental Leave to 19 Weeks
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The Government of Spain announced in March a new measure aimed at strengthening gender equality and supporting young families, by extending the parental leave paid to both mothers and fathers. Spain's article could give parents the longest parental leave from the EU. Minister of Labour, Yolanda Diaz: "Spain is directed towards feminism and equality. It is a feminist achievement" appeared for the first time in Romania TV.
On Tuesday, the Council of Ministers approved a royal decree law that extends paternity leave and includes two more weeks of paid leave for the care of children until the age of eight. "These measures are aimed at Spanish families and the country's youth," said the second vice president and Minister of Labour, Yolanda Díaz, at a press conference, where she explained that public employees, employees of the private and autonomous company will be a…
In the case of single-parent families, which are made up of almost 80 per cent women according to the Spanish Government, the leave is extended to 32 weeks.
The Council of Ministers approved on Tuesday, at its last meeting before the summer break in August, an improvement in work permits by birth or adoption and childcare. Specifically, three new weeks of birth and care leave will be created, from the current 16 weeks enjoyed equally by men and women to 19 weeks. Continue reading
As explained by the Minister of Labour and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, at a press conference, following the Council of Ministers held on 29 July last, self-employed workers will also be able to benefit from the recently approved extension of maternity and paternity leave. That is, the child’s birth and care allowance. “The application of this rule is to all paid work, to all self-employed work, and to all the work of employees and public emplo…
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