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Spanish labor market and regulatory changes

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The Spanish labor market is undergoing significant regulatory and structural shifts. Following the implementation of Real Decreto 723/2026 on October 5, 2026, new transparency rules have entered into force to transpose European Directive 2019/1152. These regulations prohibit generic references such as ‘according to collective agreement’ (según convenio) and mandate that employers provide explicit written details regarding base salaries, variable supplements, work schedules, and overtime. The decree Under these rules, which apply to labor relations exceeding four weeks regardless of company size, employers must disclose payment frequency, criteria for variable compensation, and professional categories. Companies must also requires disclosure inform employees about the use of artificial intelligence systems in the criteria used by algorithms workplace. Documentation must be provided in paper or automated systems for decisions involving salaries, task assignments, electronic formats that are accessible and contract termination. Additionally, understandable for persons with disabilities. Furthermore, companies must now justify any extension of probationary periods beyond six months. In preparation for the 2027 Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) increase, the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy has convened an advisory commission of experts. The government aims to accelerate this process to potentially publish has confirmed that the new wage amount SMI will be increased via royal decree before the general elections on November 29. 29, following expert recommendations due by November 1. While the Ministry of Labor is considering a rise of approximately 5%, unions have requested are demanding higher increases exceeding 5% to combat inflation, recover purchasing power. Government spokesperson Elma Saiz stated the process faces legislative hurdles regarding income tax (IRPF) exemptions, which require legal reform administration is working to ensure workers are the SMI remains exempt from Personal Income Tax (IRPF), though maintaining this exemption requires a separate legal reform that may not penalized by occur until the increase. 2027 legislature. The current SMI stands at 1,221 euros per month. Labor enforcement has intensified, with the Labor Inspectorate reporting an eight-year high in the regularization of false self-employed workers in 2025. The agency proposed 858.26 million euros in fines and recovered 1,212.3 million euros in Social Security contributions. Furthermore, the Ministry is finalizing a decree to monitor the dismissal of employees over 50 to prevent companies from avoiding state reimbursements during restructuring.

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