Exercise 1: Language immersion
Instruction: Recognize the indicated vocabulary in the video and answer the questions.
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| El salario mínimo | Minimum wage |
| La reforma laboral | Labour reform |
| Estar en vigor | Come into force |
| Los permisos por maternidad y paternidad | Maternity and paternity leave |
| Se echará para atrás | Will be rolled back |
| El estatuto del becario | Internship statute |
| Coger forma | Take shape |
| Se llegarán a cumplir | Will be carried out |
Comprehension questions:
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(What has the Ministry of Labour promised regarding the minimum wage, and when could the next increase be applied?)
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(If the proposal is approved, how many weeks will maternity and paternity leave be, and what is required for them to come into force?)
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(Besides these measures, what other labour initiative is mentioned and what is the main obstacle noted in the text?)
Exercise 2: Use the website or the reading text
Instruction: You work in Spain and want to review your contract and your rights before negotiating salary and working hours with Human Resources.
Task: Abre el enlace y busca la información necesaria para responder.
Use in your answer: jornada laboral / vacaciones pagadas / remuneración justa / nómina / salario mínimo interprofesional / despido