According to the Guardian, Spain’s leftwing government has approved “paid climate leave” of up to four days to allow workers to avoid travelling during weather emergencies.
If emergency authorities raise the alarm about a risk, “the worker must refrain from going to work”, said Yolanda Díaz.
According to the Guardian, in Spain, several companies came under fire after the 29 October 2024 flooding around Valencia, for ordering employees to keep working despite a red alert issued by the national weather agency.
