Yolanda Díaz's Labour Ministry has sharply criticised Carlos Cuerpo's Economy Ministry for allegedly trying to block the hourly registration decree, following the State Council's unfavourable opinion. Labour sources say they will proceed with minor changes and count on Pedro Sánchez's support for approval. Cuerpo backs the goal but calls for balanced implementation for SMEs.
Yolanda Díaz's Labour Ministry has intensified criticism of Carlos Cuerpo's Economy Ministry after the State Council's unfavourable report on the decree reinforcing hourly work registration. Known on Monday, the opinion praises the goal of preventing unpaid overtime via a digital, interoperable system for the Labour Inspectorate but faults its economic impact, legislative overreach, lack of sector adaptation, and data protection, incorporating prior negative reports from Economy, Public Function, and AEPD. Labour sources accuse Economy of sabotaging a measure from the 2023 PSOE-Sumar government agreement, noting the non-binding report as in 14 norms approved this term. They plan minor tweaks, like stronger data protection and collective bargaining emphasis, keeping it digital and accessible, to shield against CEOE lawsuits. In Cadena SER, Díaz said Economy sides with business lobbies in a country with 2.5 million unpaid hours, recalling past clashes with Nadia Calviño, Cuerpo's former boss. Post-Cabinet, Cuerpo said he shares the goal's importance for hour reduction but wants 'balanced' rollout, especially for SMEs facing 867 million euros cost. Labour rejects Economy's requests like extended deadlines (up to one year) or sector exemptions (construction, transport, agriculture), banking on Pedro Sánchez's support after he settled prior disputes. The sole survivor of the hour reform lapsed in Congress last September, it may pass CDGAE as formality.
