Regulatory Alerts2020-09-30
Royal Decree-Law 29/2020 of 29 September on urgent measures regarding telework in Public Administrations and human resources in the National Health System to address the COVID-19 health crisis
The Spanish State issued Royal Decree-Law 29/2020 to establish a basic regulatory framework for telework in Public Administrations and implement exceptional human resource measures for the National Health System in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decree defines telework as a non-ordinary, authorized remote work modality that requires objective criteria, digital training, and the provision of necessary technology by the administration, while ensuring service continuity and data protection. Additionally, it grants autonomous communities and the National Health Management Institute the power to hire medical specialists without Spanish recognition under specific conditions and allows for the temporary reassignment of healthcare personnel to address staff shortages across different facilities.