Sick Leave Spain launches government body to tackle sky high absenteeism rates Country’s sick leave levels are almost double its EU counterparts iStock.com/olm26250 Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Wednesday 25 February 2026 Spain is in the process of launching a new government observer to help reintroduce workers with disabilities back into the workforce in a bid to bring down stubbornly high absentee rates.&nbs Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Sick Leave Belgium rings in new year with updates to sick leave rules Sick Leave Sick leave warning letters amount to retaliation, says Arizona judge Sick Leave Ontario eases access to long-term sick leave Sick Leave UK businesses concerned by rise in long-term sick