Single Parents in Spain Gain Equal Paid Leave Rights with Couples
A Spanish court ruling allows single parents to access the same total paid parental leave as couples, marking a significant change for one-parent families.
Spain's Murcia regional court has ruled that single parents are entitled to equal paid parental leave, following a constitutional court decision that prohibits discrimination against single-parent families. This landmark ruling means single parents can now request up to 32 weeks of paid leave, equating to the combined total available to couples. Experts believe this ruling will influence other courts across Spain, as it challenges the traditional family model and highlights the equal needs of newborns, irrespective of their family structure. Social rights minister Pablo Bustinduy hailed the ruling as a victory for civil society, acknowledging the long struggle for such rights.
A Spanish court ruling allows single parents to access the same total paid parental leave as couples, marking a significant change for one-parent families.
Spain's Murcia regional court has ruled that single parents are entitled to equal paid parental leave, following a constitutional court decision that prohibits discrimination against single-parent families. This landmark ruling means single parents can now request up to 32 weeks of paid leave, equating to the combined total available to couples. Experts believe this ruling will influence other courts across Spain, as it challenges the traditional family model and highlights the equal needs of newborns, irrespective of their family structure. Social rights minister Pablo Bustinduy hailed the ruling as a victory for civil society, acknowledging the long struggle for such rights.
