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BOE-A-2026-3870 ·19 February 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Labour

Chemical industry firms: three months to implement new wage agreement

The February 6, 2026 resolution publishes the new wage agreement of the XXI General Chemical Industry Collective Bargaining Convention, applicable to sector companies. It is governed by articles 90.2 and 3 of RDL 2/2015 and Royal Decree 713/2010. Firms must implement the new wage terms within three months of publication, as set out in the February 6, 2025 resolution and its update.

In 2 key points

  1. Chemical industry companies must incorporate the new pay agreement into their salary management (art. 90.2 y 3 del RDL 2/2015)
  2. A three-month period to implement the new pay agreement from the date of publication (Resolución de 6 de febrero de 2026)

How it affects those involved

For chemical sector companies, a new pay framework has been established that must be incorporated into their salary planning. Employees may see changes to their salaries under the new agreement. Labour advisors should review contracts and adjust salary conditions over the coming months. Public authorities overseeing the sector must verify compliance with the new agreement.

Lifecycle

2026-02-19PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-19Into forceComes into force (Resolución de 6 de febrero de 2026)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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