[#Spain]() #LabourReform #Absenteeism [#SpanishEconomy]() #BusinessClimate # Spanish firms demand labour reform for absenteeism 5 November 2026 at 16:10 > A Spanish Chamber of Commerce study reveals 80% of business owners seek legal changes as temporary disability rates rise across Spain. The **Spanish Chamber of Commerce** published its Study on Business Climate on 5 November 2026, revealing that 80% of business owners demand labour law reforms to curb absenteeism. Despite this, 85% of firms admit they lack internal protocols to mitigate it. **Social Security** data shows temporary disability rose to 55.18 processes per 1,000 staff by June 2026. While 74% of large firms see this as a serious issue, only 30% of **SMEs** agree. Over half of firms want **mutual insurers** to manage sick leave more directly. The issue ranks as a top concern for just 18% of firms, trailing the 42% worried by rising input costs. Consequently, 70% of companies plan to raise prices in 2027, while few executives suggest flexible working or reconciliation as potential solutions. **Spain** ## Related news #OliveOil [#Spain]() #Agriculture #MarketStability #Farming 6 November 2026 at 12:06 ## [Spain mandates olive oil storage to boost prices]() > The Spanish government orders oil mills to store 12% of production to stabilise the market following a significant drop in origin prices. [#Spain]() [#MinimumWage]() [#SMI]() #LabourMarket [#Economy]() 4 November 2026 at 15:58 ## [Spain's minimum wage set for 4.9% rise in 2027]() > A Ministry of Labour expert group proposes raising the monthly minimum wage to 1,281 euros to maintain worker purchasing power in Spain. [#SpainEconomy]() #EmploymentData [#SocialSecurity]() #JobMarket [#Spain]() 4 November 2026 at 10:41 ## [Spain hits record 22.6m social security members]() > October saw a record monthly increase of 186,612 contributors despite a rise in unemployment to 2.4 million, according to latest data. [#Spain]() #BankHoliday [#AllSaintsDay]() [#Madrid]() [#Andalusia]() 1 November 2026 at 11:17 ## [Spain confirms public holiday shifts for late 2026]() > Nine Spanish regions move the All Saints bank holiday to Monday 2 November, creating a long weekend for millions across the country. [#SpainEconomy]() #LaborMarket #SickLeave #Aecoc #Absenteeism 31 October 2026 at 10:43 ## [Sick leave costs Spain €92 billion annually]() > Spanish sick leave costs now exceed education spending as temporary disability absences surge by 73% since 2018, according to Aecoc. [#Spain]() [#FuelPrices]() #Gasoline #Diesel [#Economy]() 30 October 2026 at 16:19 ## [Spanish fuel prices fall for fourth week in a row]() > Gasoline and diesel prices continue to drop in Spain as the government extends the 20-cent fuel tax relief throughout November. [#Spain]() #Blocus [#Madrid]() [#Barcelona]() [#Security]() 30 October 2026 at 15:19 ## [Spain deploys police to counter urban sabotage]() > Authorities launch a major security operation in Madrid and Barcelona following 130 arrests linked to 'Blocus' urban sabotage calls. [#SpainEconomy]() [#GDPGrowth]() [#INE]() [#SpanishEconomy]() #EconomicData 30 October 2026 at 11:24 ## [Spain's GDP grew by 0.6% in the third quarter]() > National Accounts data shows Spain's economy expanded by 0.6% in Q3 2026, driven by domestic demand and a 2.7% year-on-year growth rate. [#Spain]() [#RoadSafety]() [#DGT]() #PedestrianRights #TrafficLaws 29 October 2026 at 19:50 ## [Spain updates road rules to protect pedestrians]() > New DGT regulations effective from 1 October 2026 grant pedestrians priority at crossings and ban conflicting amber lights for drivers. #WidowsPension [#SocialSecurity]() [#LegalReform]() [#Spain]() #PensionRights 29 October 2026 at 16:20 ## [New rules for widow's pension access in Spain]() > Real Decreto-ley 31/2026 simplifies pension claims for couples with children by removing the need for formal partnership registration.