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From Servita, an agency specialized in domestic service and elderly care, they are concerned about the possible negative effect that the increase in the SMI may have on caregivers and people who need this type of care services.
Alcalá de Henares, February 22, 2024.- An attempt is made to shed some light on the problem that may represent and the consequences of the recent increase in the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) in the domestic care sector, especially with regard to caregivers of older people and their employers. The SMI has risen more than pensions. At the domestic service company Servita, they are aware of this problem and work to offer solutions that balance the needs of both parties. The rise in the SMI is a measure with the noble purpose of improving the working conditions and quality of life of workers in Spain. Servita comments that it has been observed that with each increase in the SMI there is a setback, especially in the field of elderly care services. One of the groups most impacted by this update are domestic workers and their employers, many of whom are older people with very reduced pensions. We cannot forget the data that is clear: the Minimum Wage has increased by 5% in 2024 , but pensions only 3.8%. This makes it more difficult for those who have the least to access the services they need most. The increase in the minimum wage leads to an increase in Social Security contributions, which can pose a financial burden for employers, mostly pensioners. with modest incomes. It will be more problematic to access the services they need. This situation entails a dilemma: on the one hand, the need to formalize contracts that ensure rights and protections for caregivers; on the other, the economic reality of employers who could be forced to reduce hours of service or, in the worst case, dispense with these essential services. Through their elder care and domestic service services, they seek to promote formal hiring. of trained and prepared professionals. Their objectives are to guarantee fair treatment for caregivers and accessible options for employers. The rise in the SMI is a challenge that affects everyone, but at Servita they are committed to being part of the solution. They fight so that caregivers and domestic workers have the status they deserve and can opt for better jobs and salaries. For more information about their services, you can consult their Servita website.
Contact Contact name: Rosa Gálvez Contact description: Servita / Director Contact telephone: 916 75 69 27
