Leaves of absence play a key role in the employment relationship, affecting business continuity, employee protection and work–life balance. However, the rules governing permits and leaves are far from uniform, especially in an international context. What is regulated by a single statute in one country may depend on multiple laws or collective bargaining agreements in another.
In an in-depth article published by ELLINT: Employment & Labor Lawyers International, our Chiara D’Angelo and Nuria Naranjo (álvarez lentner) compare the Italian and Spanish legal frameworks on leaves of absence, focusing on entitlement, duration, remuneration, the role of Social Security and the protections granted to employees during and after the leave period.