Daniel Navarro

El proceso de descosificación de los animales (II): la conciliación de la vida personal, familiar y laboral en su vertiente de los permisos retribuidos, a la luz de la ley Duque y la reciente jurisprudencia social

Introduction

El proceso de descosificación de los animales (ii): la conciliación de la vida personal, familiar y laboral en su vertiente de los permisos retribuidos, a la luz de la ley duque y la reciente jurisprudencia social. Analiza el impacto de la descosificación animal en la conciliación laboral. Examina permisos retribuidos por cuidado o fallecimiento de mascotas según ley Duque y jurisprudencia.

Abstract

El documento analiza el impacto del proceso de descosificación animal desde una perspectiva comparada con el Derecho del Trabajo, atendiendo al nuevo paradigma social en el que los animales de compañía se integran en la realidad familiar. En particular, estudia la posible proyección de esta evolución sobre la conciliación de la vida personal, familiar y laboral, centrando el análisis en los permisos retribuidos cuando el hecho causante se vincula al cuidado, enfermedad grave o fallecimiento de un animal de compañía. La regulación vigente no ofrece una respuesta expresa, lo que obliga a acudir a soluciones fragmentarias como vacaciones, asuntos propios, flexibilidad informal o, en situaciones conflictivas, al ámbito disciplinario. Desde un enfoque jurídico-dogmático, con apoyo jurisprudencial y contraste comparado, se identifican criterios interpretativos y se propone un modelo mínimo de permiso retribuido por causa animal, basado en hechos tasados, acreditación veterinaria, duración breve y mejora convencional.

Review

This paper, "El proceso de descosificación de los animales (II): la conciliación de la vida personal, familiar y laboral en su vertiente de los permisos retribuidos, a la luz de la ley Duque y la reciente jurisprudencia social," addresses a remarkably timely and increasingly pertinent topic: the evolving legal status of companion animals and its implications for labor law. The authors deftly position the 'de-commodification' of animals as a significant social shift, arguing for its direct relevance to the sphere of work-life balance, specifically concerning paid leave. This second part of a series indicates a sustained and deep engagement with a subject that resonates with a growing number of individuals who integrate pets fully into their family lives, highlighting a significant gap in current legal frameworks. The core strength of this analysis lies in its meticulous examination of the current legal vacuum surrounding requests for paid leave related to companion animals. By highlighting the inadequacy of existing fragmented solutions—such as relying on general vacation, personal days, or informal flexibility, which can unfortunately lead to disciplinary issues—the paper persuasively establishes the necessity for specific legal recognition. Employing a robust juridical-dogmatic approach, enriched by jurisprudential analysis and comparative legal perspectives, the authors not only diagnose the problem but also proactively develop interpretative criteria. This culminates in the proposal of a practical and well-structured minimum model for animal-related paid leave, characterized by specific qualifying events, mandatory veterinary accreditation, brief duration, and room for conventional improvement through collective bargaining. This paper makes a significant contribution to both labor law scholarship and the burgeoning field of animal law. Its pragmatic proposal for a minimum paid leave model provides a much-needed framework for policymakers and employers grappling with these emerging social demands. The rigorous legal-dogmatic methodology ensures that the proposed framework is grounded in sound legal principles, offering a solid foundation for future legislative developments or collective bargaining agreements. Overall, this work is an essential read for anyone interested in the evolving intersection of family life, animal welfare, and the future of work-life conciliation, offering a blueprint for a more humane and legally coherent approach to companion animal care within the workplace context.

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