The Spanish government is preparing a package of measures to provide financial protection for employees unable to reach their workplaces due to ongoing forest fires. The Ministry of Labor is finalizing a special benefit program that will see the State assume the full costs for affected workers, ensuring they are supported during the emergency.
Regarding property damage caused by these fires, losses are covered exclusively by private insurance providers. Compensation is contingent upon the policyholder having a specific contract that includes coverage for fire risks, as the public Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros does not provide indemnification for these events.
Separately, the Council of Ministers is set to approve an anteproject of law designed to protect employees who report corporate corruption. This legislation aims to prevent workplace retaliation, prohibiting companies from discriminating against or firing whistleblowers who disclose illicit activities.
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