The European Commission takes Spain to the EU Court of Justice over the Labor Transparency Law

La European Commission has filed a lawsuit against Spain before him Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for not having fully transposed into its national legislation Directive (EU) 2019/1152, which seeks to establish transparent and predictable working conditions.

The Directive requires, among other things, that workers receive timely and comprehensive information on essential aspects of their employment, such as working hours and remuneration. According to the Commission, Spain still lacks regulations that fully guarantee these conditions.

The infringement process began in September 2022 with the sending of a letter of formal notice to Spain, followed by a reasoned opinion in June 2023. Although Spain notified the transposition of some provisions of the Directive in February 2025, the Commission considers that there are still outstanding aspects and that the measures adopted to date are insufficient.

Background to the Directive

The Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive, in force since 2019, seeks to offer comprehensive and up-to-date labour rights, benefiting nearly 200 million workers across the world. European UnionIts objective is to ensure greater predictability regarding assignments and working hours, as well as the right to receive more complete and timely information on crucial elements of their employment.

Furthermore, the regulations establish minimum working conditions, such as limiting the probationary period to a maximum of six months. These measures are designed to protect millions of workers, especially those in more precarious forms of employment.