Spain moves forward with plans to shorten the 40-hour working week

Spain moves forward with plans to shorten the 40-hour working week

The bill to reduce the current workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours for over 12 million people will now be put to the Spanish parliament for approval.

Spain to reduce the standard 40-hour work week for 12.5 million employees

The main trade unions support the proposal

Spanish bill to cut workweek to 37.5 hours heads to parliament after receiving government approval

Spain's government has approved a bill to reduce the workweek for private sector workers from 40 to 37.5 hours, potentially benefiting 12.5 million individuals. Labor Minister Yolanda Diaz believes this measure will boost productivity and employee well-being. While trade unions support the proposal, business associations and some political parties have expressed concerns about the impact on small businesses.

Spain’s government approves a bill that reduces the workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours

MADRID — Workers in Spain may soon have 2.5 more hours of weekly rest.