Spain's State Officials to Begin New Work Week of 40 Hours
Spanish Minister Oscar Lopez has confirmed that the weekly working week for state officials will officially commence at forty hours during early-to-mid March. The new schedule is set to take effect starting from mid-April, marking a significant shift toward extended workweeks within Spain's General Administration of State Public Services (AGEP). This development follows multiple announcements by Lopez on Wednesday morning across various media outlets emphasizing the implementation timeline for April 2019 and beyond as part of broader digital transformation reforms.
Key Points
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1The Spanish Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Function, Óscar López, has announced the implementation of the weekly working day reduced to thirty-five hours in state administration.
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2This measure is scheduled to begin during the first half (first quincena) of April by a resolution from The Government within days.
Developments
The Spanish government has announced that the 35-hour work week will be implemented for approximately 220,000 public employees starting in early April. This measure follows a historic agreement between ministers and unions to improve working conditions while ensuring uninterrupted service delivery through planned staffing adjustments.