Last Change:

08/11/2025

Law 20/2007 of July 11 on the Statute of Self-Employment

Original names of the law: Ley 20/2007, de 11 de julio, del Estatuto del trabajo autónomo

Year: 2007

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Work & Workplace rights

Description

The Statute of Self-Employed Work establishes the legal framework governing the rights and responsibilities of self-employed workers in Spain. Effective from October 12, 2007, the law provides comprehensive definitions of self-employment and regulates working conditions, social protections, and obligations of autonomous workers. It includes provisions on social security, occupational risks, and access to social benefits, such as healthcare and unemployment insurance.