Spanish ministers agree to cut legal working week to 37.5 hours
- Spanish ministers agreed to reduce the legal working week to 37.5 hours without changing salaries, as confirmed on February 4 during a Cabinet meeting.
- Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz stated this plan is central to her party's support for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government.
- The proposal faces opposition from the CEOE, which claims it could increase costs for firms and hurt competitiveness.
- Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo suggested delaying the change to allow small businesses to adapt, highlighting Spain's strong economic growth.
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Spain has cut its working week - here's why that could backfire
MADRID – Workers may have applauded Spain’s decision to shorten the working week for the same pay but it may not be as good as it seems, studies show.The Spanish cabinet passed the measure on Tuesday, which must now pass through parliament before it is expected to come into force by December.Under the plan, Spain will reduce working hours to 37.5 per week from the current 40, with no change in salary.Some studies have shown that cutting working …
The reduction of working hours to 37.5 hours a week approved by the Council of Ministers this week continues to confront the Government of which it is a member, and the Po Party
Spanish government makes first move toward reducing work hours
The Spanish government has taken the first step in reducing the working week from 40 to 37.5 hours, without reducing wages, as a result of an agreement with unions. This initiative, which was not supported by the main employers, caused great enthusiasm among the workers. Many hoped that the day would come when working hours would be shorter, and now they are finally witnessing that moment. Other European countries are expected to consider simila…
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Spain wants to reduce weekly working hours from 40 to 37.5 hours — without loss of pay. This is likely to push Spaniards even further behind in international working time comparisons. Workers in Spain may soon have 2.5 hours more free time per week. Picture: www.imago-images.despanien wants to reduce weekly working hours from 40 to 37.5 hours — without loss of pay. This is likely to push Spaniards even further behind in international working hou…
The Spanish government hopes for more productivity and quality of life. Parliament still has to agree.
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