2020-03-29

Royal Decree-Law 10/2020 regulating recoverable paid leave for non-essential employees to reduce mobility during COVID-19

The Spanish Government issued Royal Decree-Law 10/2020 mandating a recoverable paid leave for non-essential private sector employees from March 30 to April 9, 2020, to reduce population mobility and curb the spread of COVID-19. The decree requires employers to negotiate the recovery of missed working hours with worker representatives within seven days, ensuring compliance with rest periods and annual maximums. Essential services, remote workers, and those on suspension are exempt, while specific provisions address public employees, transport continuity, and judicial services.

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