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BOE-A-2026-17492 ·10 August 2026 ·Resolution Medium impact
Labour

Contact Center Sector: 10-day limit on family care leave declared illegal

The National High Court has declared clause 30.1.b) of the III State Collective Agreement for the contact center sector (formerly telemarketing) illegal, as it established a rigid ten-calendar-day period for taking family care leave (Background Second). The ruling determines that imposing a specific timeframe and requiring continuous leave contravenes Article 37.3.b) of the Workers' Statute, as it prevents effective care planning based on actual needs (Background Second). The Directorate General of Labour is proceeding with the registration and publication of this annulment ruling (Legal Grounds First).

In 3 key points

  1. Illegality of the 10-calendar-day limit for taking family care leave, Background Second (Antecedentes Segundo)
  2. The imposition of a continuous leave requirement that hinders the care of the person being looked after is prohibited, Background Second (Antecedentes Segundo)
  3. The ruling is declared contrary to Article 37.3.b) of the Workers' Statute, Background Second (Antecedentes Segundo)

How it affects those involved

For companies in the contact center sector, the ability to impose a 10-calendar-day limit or the requirement for continuous leave for family care is removed; they must now adapt to the flexibility required by the Workers' Statute (Background Second). Workers in the sector gain flexibility to organise family care in an alternating or extended manner depending on the needs arising from the underlying cause (Background Second).

Lifecycle

2026-08-10PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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