Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

Equality of Treatment (Accident Compensation) Convention, 1925 (No. 19) - Spain (Ratification: 1929)

The Committee notes the entry into force of Royal Decree No. 1041/2005 of 5 September, amending certain provisions of Royal Decree No. 84/1996 of 26 January, approving the general regulations respecting the registration of enterprises and the registration, coverage, cessation of coverage and amendment of workers’ data for the purposes of social security. As a consequence of this amendment, section 42 of the latter text extends the protection afforded by the Spanish social security system for employment accidents and occupational diseases to employed persons who are nationals of a State that has ratified ILO Convention No. 19, including when the latter are not legally resident in Spain and do not have a work permit. The Committee notes the adoption of this measure with interest and would be grateful if the Government would provide information in future reports on the manner in which effect is given to this provision in practice.