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Spain Enforces Domestic Work Safety Evaluations, Eases Penalties After Portal Cyberattack

The labor ministry confirmed a cyberattack on the Prevencion10 portal, prompting temporary leniency on enforcement.

Overview

  • From November 14, households employing domestic workers must complete a workplace risk evaluation and provide the worker with a written prevention plan.
  • Evaluations are conducted via the public Prevencion10 portal or through accredited services, with guidance tools, a help line and a dedicated email available during service disruptions.
  • Labour officials confirmed a malicious attack that caused outages around the deadline and signaled short‑term flexibility, though fines can ultimately reach about €49,000 for noncompliance.
  • Employers must cover all prevention costs, provide suitable equipment, and repeat evaluations after significant changes such as home renovations, pregnancy or new illness.
  • A worker serving multiple homes can rely on one medical check or training across employers, with free triennial health exams and additional protocols planned to roll out in 2026.