2023 has comes along with several important developments in employment law in Spain. On 1 March, Law 4/2023, of 28 February, for the real and effective equality of trans persons and for the guarantee of the rights of LGBTI persons (the LGBTI Equality Act), and Law 3/2023, of 28 February, on Employment (the Employment Act), were published. These two pieces of legislation incorporate comprehensive measures on employability, equality and non-discrimination, including measures to be considered by companies.
In addition, the Organic Law 1/2023, of 28 February, which amends Organic Law 2/2010, of 3 March, on sexual and reproductive health and the voluntary termination of pregnancy (the Reproductive and Sexual Health Act) introduces some new sick leave situations.
The LGBTI Equality Act
The LGBTI Equality Act incorporates comprehensive measures for the achievement of real and effective equality of the LGBTI community and for the fight against discrimination suffered by its members. These measures include public policies and mechanisms, to be implemented by companies, that significantly affect the regulation of employment relations. The provisions of this act that are detailed below entered into force on 2 March 2023.
The LGBTI Equality Act declares that any unilateral decision of companies that implies (direct or indirect) discrimination against a person of the LGBTI community on the grounds of sexual orientation and identity, gender expression, or sexual characteristics, will be...
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