Extension of childbirth leave

Regulations: Royal Decree-Law 9/2025 completes the transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/1158 on the reconciliation of family and professional life by introducing novelties, among others, in the Workers' Statute and the General Social Security Law. Modifications: Both regulations have been subject to successive reforms. According to the current wording of art. 48 of the ET, the suspension of the work contract for the birth and care of a child is nineteen weeks for each parent.…

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