The Reconfi guring of Domestic Work in Spain: The Impact of Legislative Changes on the Sector

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyse the recent legislative changes in the
domestic work sector in Spain, and to research into the impact of these
changes on how the sector operates. Since 2011, numerous laws and
regulations have been amended within the context of the fi nancial crisis,
which caused an uneven development and implementation of the
applicable legislation. This paper discusses the results of a study that
reviewed the legislation and the secondary sources related to the sector’s
composition and development in Spain. In-depth interviews were also
conducted with domestic workers. The study shows the diffi culties
involved in reinforcing the changes made in the domestic work sector, due
to its peculiar relationship with the productive and reproductive spheres.