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    Deadly floods drive landmark climate leave policy in Spain

    Under the new rules, workers must avoid traveling to work if emergency authorities issue a risk alert, and they may also utilise reduced working hours beyond the initial four-day period.
    News DeskBy News DeskNovember 29, 2024
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    Madrid: The leftwing government of Spain has introduced a groundbreaking measure granting workers up to four days of “paid climate leave” to avoid traveling during severe weather emergencies.

    The decision comes in response to deadly floods on 29th October that claimed at least 224 lives, marking the country’s worst flooding disaster in decades.

    Response to Tragedy

    The new legislation was announced after several companies faced criticism for requiring employees to work despite a red alert from the National Weather Agency. Firms argued that late alerts and insufficient communication from authorities left them unprepared to prioritise worker safety.

    Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz emphasised the importance of protecting workers during climate crises. The Minister said that the policy ensures that “no worker must run risks” during weather emergencies.

    Under the new rules, workers must refrain from traveling to work if emergency authorities issue a risk alert. Additionally, employees may use reduced working hours beyond the initial four-day period, a provision already available for other emergencies.

    Aprobamos nuevos permisos climáticos remunerados. España sigue siendo vanguardia en protección de las personas trabajadoras.

    Frente a los negacionistas, más derechos laborales.

    Os cuento más sobre esta medida 👇 pic.twitter.com/sXLKMU8hAr

    — Yolanda Díaz (@Yolanda_Diaz_) November 28, 2024

    The legislation draws inspiration from similar policies in Canada and reinforces Spain’s commitment to addressing the climate crisis.

    Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo highlighted the financial toll of extreme weather, warning that its costs could double by 2050. The government has allocated €2.3 billion in aid for flood victims to address the immediate aftermath.

    Spain’s floods are part of a global trend of worsening extreme weather caused by climate breakdown. Human-caused warming has intensified rainfall in many regions, including Europe, due to warmer air holding more water vapour.

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    Image Courtesy: Yolanda Díaz @ X | Cropped by BH

    Valencia bore the brunt of the October floods, with 216 of the 224 fatalities occurring there. Regional president Carlos Mazón admitted to errors in the emergency response but resisted calls for his resignation, citing the “apocalyptic” and unprecedented nature of the disaster.

    Two weeks after the tragedy, torrential rains struck again, forcing 3,000 residents to evacuate in Málaga.

    The introduction of paid climate leave marks a significant step in Spain’s efforts to adapt to the realities of a warming world.

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