Know Your Rights as a Domestic Worker
A free training resource for domestic workers and carers in Spain. We cover Social Security registration, written contracts, the minimum wage, paid holidays, and unemployment protection. Straightforward information, explained clearly.
Key Topics in This Programme
Each topic is presented as clear, factual information. This material does not constitute legal or labour advice.
Social Security Registration
Understand what alta en la Seguridad Social means, why it matters, and what steps are involved in the registration process for domestic workers in Spain.
Written Employment Contract
Learn what a written contract must include, why it protects both worker and employer, and how it relates to your rights under Spanish labour law.
Minimum Interprofessional Wage
Explore what the SMI (Salario Mínimo Interprofesional) is, how it applies to domestic workers, and where to find current official figures.
Paid Holidays and Rest Days
Find out about your entitlement to annual paid leave, public holidays, and weekly rest days as a domestic worker under the Spanish special employment regime.
Unemployment Protection
Understand what unemployment benefit (prestación por desempleo) means for domestic workers, including recent changes to coverage and how to access information from official sources.
Rights Under Spanish Law
An overview of the legal framework governing domestic work in Spain, including the special employment regime (Real Decreto 1620/2011) and recent legislative changes.
Information is the first step toward security
Many domestic workers and carers in Spain are unaware of rights that already exist in law. This programme was created to make that information accessible, clear, and free. You do not need a legal background to understand your situation.
We present factual, verified content drawn from official Spanish legislation and public institutional sources. No personal advice is offered. This is educational material only.
Learn about El OrigenTraining Modules
The programme is organised into self-contained modules. Each can be studied independently or as part of the full sequence.
Introduction to Domestic Work in Spain
An overview of who domestic workers are, what the special employment regime covers, and how it differs from the general labour framework.
Social Security: What Registration Means
A step-by-step explanation of the alta process, contributions, and what coverage it provides for health, retirement, and sick leave.
The Employment Contract
What must be included, different contract types, duration, and how to identify a contract that complies with Spanish regulations.
Wages, Hours, and Conditions
The minimum wage, how it is calculated for domestic workers, working time limits, rest periods, and in-kind payments.
Leave, Holidays, and Absences
Annual leave entitlement, public holidays, sick leave, maternity and paternity information, and how absences are handled.
Unemployment and Social Protection
Recent legislative changes extending unemployment coverage to domestic workers, eligibility criteria, and where to find official information.
Designed for carers and domestic workers
Whether you work full-time in a single household, part-time across several homes, or provide care to an elderly or dependent person, this programme addresses your situation. It is also useful for employers who want to understand their obligations.
The content is presented in plain language. Where technical or legal terms appear, they are always explained.
How to ParticipateThis is informational material only
No legal or labour advice is provided. For personal guidance, please consult a qualified professional or contact the relevant public authority.
Important note: All content on this site is for educational and informational purposes only. Savina Vento does not offer legal advice, labour advice, or any form of personal professional consultation. For specific situations, please contact a qualified legal professional or the relevant Spanish public authority (SEPE, Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social, Inspección de Trabajo).