In this case, a company in Barcelona had decided to withdraw the meal allowance for employees who teleworked. However, the works council appealed the decision and the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the employees. According to the ruling, this allowance was considered an acquired right for employees, regardless of whether they worked in person or remotely.
The Court noted that employees who telework continue to comply with the requirements established by their employment contract and, therefore, are entitled to receive all the compensation and benefits that correspond to them. This includes the meal allowance, which is considered an integral part of the employees' working conditions.
This ruling represents an important step in protecting the rights of teleworkers and sends a clear message about the need to ensure that this type of work does not entail a loss of benefits for employees. Although telework is already regulated by the corresponding Law, there are still aspects that need to be clarified and protected to ensure fair and equitable work practices for everyone.
In summary, the Supreme Court has established that workers who telework have the right to a meal supplement, thus strengthening their protection and ensuring that their working conditions are not negatively affected by this type of work.