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Spain has launched a public consultation on implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive ahead of the 7 June 2026 deadline, but no draft Bill has been published.
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A new “benefits in kind” section explains how these benefits are treated for tax purposes, setting out the general principle that non-cash employment benefits may be taxable, subject to exceptions and thresholds.
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Updated to reflect changes to discrimination, advertising vacancies, job offers, young people and children and foreign nationals, following the landmark reform of labour laws enacted on 21 November 2025, which merged central legislations into four comprehensive new Labour Codes.
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The EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970) is moving towards domestic implementation, but despite an initial draft and consultation, the Government is not expected to introduce a Bill to parliament before September 2026.
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On 1 April 2026, the minimum wage rate increased, and new maximum weekly offsets for accommodation and for accommodation with food also came into effect.
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A recent amendment to the transgender law, which narrows the legal definition of "transgender person", has been passed but is pending a Supreme Court challenge.
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Updated to reflect changes to specific provisions, exemptions, victimisation, and remedies and penalties, following the landmark reform of labour laws enacted on 21 November 2025, which merged central legislations into four comprehensive new Labour Codes.
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From 26 April 2026, the statutory working week drops to 42 hours. In addition, Labour Board clarification means only direct and real supervision exempts employees from working hour rules, and the Board now has expanded authority to decide exemption status, with decisions open to legal challenge.
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For employees classified as exempt from ordinary working hour rules, the employment contract must explicitly state this exemption.
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Updated to reflect changes to the requirement for employment contracts, probationary periods, types of employee, types of contract, written statement of terms of employment and variation of contract, following the landmark reform of labour laws enacted on 21 November 2025, which merged central legislations into four comprehensive new Labour Codes.