Spain Launches Strategic Plan 2025-2027 to Strengthen Labor Rights Inspection

On October 2, 2025, Yolanda Díaz, Spain's Minister of Labor and Social Economy, announced an ambitious Strategic Plan for the period 2025-2027 aimed at significantly enhancing the Labor and Social Security Inspection (ITSS). The plan intends to bolster worker protections and combat labor violations through substantial budget increases and staff expansions.

The ITSS, which currently employs 2,482 inspectors—an increase of 460 since January 2020—will aim to recruit at least 500 additional inspectors and labor sub-inspectors by 2027. This initiative is supported by a €28 million investment in technological improvements to combat labor fraud effectively. With over 859,517 inspections conducted this year and the identification of 46,000 cases of false self-employment, the agency has also successfully recovered €33.5 million in unpaid wages for workers.

Díaz emphasized the importance of the strategic plan by stating, "In our country, there is no room for employment without rights," underscoring a commitment to improving workplace conditions and ensuring fair treatment of workers. The plan focuses particularly on reducing workplace accidents, addressing emerging risks associated with remote working and platform jobs, and combating discrimination against workers.

Additionally, the ITSS is set to upgrade its operational tools with a new electronic headquarters, which aims to make it easier for workers to report labor rights violations. This move is part of a broader effort to modernize the agency’s practices and enhance its public image, thereby improving communication regarding its role in defending labor rights.

Overall, this Strategic Plan represents a significant commitment from the Spanish government to adapt to changing labor landscapes and provide better protections for workers across the nation, responding to contemporary social and economic challenges.