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Spain’s New Safety Rules for Domestic Workers Take Effect as State Portal Is Hit by Cyberattack

Families must assess and document household risks via an insurer or prevencion10.es, with fines from €2,451 for failing to comply.

Overview

  • The obligation begins Friday, 14 November, requiring employers to inform household staff of identified hazards and provide written documentation.
  • The Labour Ministry said prevencion10.es was taken offline by a “malicious attack” after earlier overload, and technicians are working to restore access.
  • The Labour Inspectorate can now sanction noncompliance, with aggravated cases carrying penalties between €24,000 and €49,000.
  • Families may comply by hiring an occupational‑risk insurer or completing a guided self‑assessment on the state portal and giving a copy to the worker.
  • Costs cannot be passed to employees, assessments must be repeated after substantive changes, and medical checks or trainings can be shared when a worker serves multiple households.