Spanish workers may soon enjoy shorter workweeks while maintaining their current salaries, following a groundbreaking agreement by government ministers to reduce the standard working hours.
The proposed legislation aims to cut the legal working week from 40 to 37.5 hours, marking a major shift in Spain's labor policies. Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz championed the initiative, emphasizing its potential to enhance both quality of life and workplace efficiency.
"This proposal is about living better, working less and being much more productive and more efficient economically," Diaz stated following the ministerial agreement.
The reform represents part of broader efforts to modernize Spain's work culture and boost productivity while promoting better work-life balance for employees across the country. If implemented, the change would affect millions of Spanish workers.
However, the path to implementation remains incomplete. The proposal must still clear a critical hurdle by gaining approval in parliament before becoming law.
The move aligns Spain with other European nations exploring reduced working hours while maintaining worker compensation. Should the legislation pass, Spain would join a growing list of countries experimenting with shorter workweeks as a means to improve both worker wellbeing and economic output.