Health & Safety Spanish Supreme Court rules teleworker’s heart attack a workplace accident Firm disputed employee’s death happened during working hours due to flexitime policy iStock.com/Fernando Valero Lopez Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Thursday 14 May 2026 Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that an employee’s fatal heart attack suffered at home during her company’s flexible hours window was a workplace accident. 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... Working Time Spain to standardise digital systems for recording working hours ESG Spanish government moves goalposts on Sustainable Mobility Act Working Time Spanish parliament rejects shorter working-week bill Sick Leave Spain launches government body to tackle sky high absenteeism rates