Spanish court ruling: forced return to office after telework may require higher pay

A Spanish court ruling under the Workers' Statute establishes that employers forcing a return to the office after a period of teleworking may be required to compensate employees for increased commuting and other costs. The decision clarifies that unilateral changes to remote-work arrangements can constitute a material modification of working conditions. This sets a legal precedent affecting Spanish labor relations and could influence corporate remote-work policies.