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BOE-A-2026-6393 ·18 March 2026 ·Resolution Medium impact
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Mercadona stores given 3 months to comply with Supreme Court ruling on collective agreement articles

The Supreme Court's 12 February 2026 ruling declares null the provisions in articles 31 and 44 of Mercadona's collective agreement, published on 16 February 2024. Affected companies must adjust their labour practices to align with the new legal interpretation, impacting working conditions in retail outlets.

In 2 key points

  1. Articles 31 and 44 of Mercadona's collective agreement are nullified by a court ruling (art. 2)
  2. The ruling is published on 6 March 2026 (art. 2)

How it affects those involved

Employers and employees linked to the agreement must immediately adjust their practices and contracts. The adaptation period is not specified in the text. The impact is direct and binding.

Lifecycle

2026-03-18PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-03-18Into forceComes into force (Resolución de 6 de marzo de 2026)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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