A recent legislative oversight in Spain's new Parity Law has inadvertently left workers who request schedule adaptations for family care vulnerable to dismissal.

The law, which aims to promote gender equality, mistakenly omitted protections for these workers, allowing companies to dismiss them without the previous automatic nullification of such actions.

This change affects those seeking flexible hours or a five-day leave for family care, shifting the burden of proof onto employees to demonstrate wrongful dismissal.

The government has acknowledged the error, labeling it a "technical mistake," and plans to rectify it in September.

Until then, the Ministry of Labor has pledged to monitor and prevent discriminatory dismissals.

Legal experts advise affected workers to document all interactions with employers to safeguard their rights.

The situation has sparked concern over increased job insecurity and potential legal disputes.