El Real Decreto 723/2026 supone un cambio relevante en la forma en que las empresas deben documentar y comunicar las condiciones de trabajo. La información deberá facilitarse de manera anticipada, clara y verificable, reforzando la seguridad jurídica tanto para las organizaciones como para las personas trabajadoras.
La norma también incorpora nuevas exigencias vinculadas a igualdad, conciliación, diversidad y transparencia algorítmica. En particular, las compañías deberán informar sobre planes de igualdad, protocolos frente al acoso, medidas LGTBI cuando proceda y el uso de sistemas automatizados en decisiones laborales como la asignación de tareas, la retribución, la progresión profesional o la modificación de condiciones.
Para las organizaciones, el impacto va más allá de actualizar modelos contractuales: será necesario revisar procesos de selección, contratación e incorporación, políticas internas, sistemas de documentación y mecanismos de prueba de entrega. Prepararse con antelación permitirá garantizar una información coherente, comprensible y alineada con las obligaciones legales.
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Organisations should prepare for a new regulatory framework that strengthens employment-related disclosures from the very beginning of the employment relationship. The new requirements call for a structured review of employment documentation, onboarding processes, internal policies and people management systems, with particular emphasis on ensuring the traceability of information provided to employees. In this context, having clear and coordinated procedures in place will help mitigate compliance risks and support alignment with the new transparency obligations.
The Royal Decree 723/2026 represents a significant shift in the way employers are expected to document and communicate employment terms and conditions. Information must be provided in advance, in a clear and verifiable manner, enhancing legal certainty for both organisations and employees.
The legislation also introduces new requirements relating to equality, inclusion, work-life balance and algorithmic transparency. In particular, employers will be required to provide information on equality plans, anti-harassment protocols and LGBTI inclusion measures, where applicable, as well as on the use of automated decision-making systems in employment matters such as task allocation, remuneration, career progression and changes to working conditions.
For organisations, the impact extends well beyond updating contractual templates. Employers will need to review recruitment, hiring and onboarding processes, internal policies, documentation frameworks and mechanisms for evidencing the delivery of information. Taking proactive steps now will help ensure that employee communications remain consistent, accessible and fully aligned with legal requirements.