Royal Decree-Law 10/2020, approved yesterday with the aim of reducing people’s movement to the minimum possible, has regulated a compulsory paid leave for the majority of workers. Aware of the doubts that may arise, we list below the OCCUPATIONS THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES, in accordance with that regulation, which are excluded from this leave and may continue to attend their workplaces:
1. Supermarkets, food shops and shops selling essential goods, pharmacies, clinics, veterinary clinics and petrol stations, the transport of goods, those that guaranteed customs transit, the supply of electricity and petroleum products, and the operation of critical infrastructure.
2. Those forming part of the market supply chain and involved in the operation of production centres for food, drink, animal feed, hygiene products, medicines, medical devices or any product needed for the protection of health.
3. Home delivery in the hospitality and catering sector.
4. Those providing services in the production and distribution chain of medical technology, medical supplies, protective equipment, and healthcare and hospital equipment.
5. Those essential for maintaining the productive activities of manufacturing industry that provide the supplies, equipment and materials needed for the proper conduct of essential activities.
6. Transport services, both for people and goods, that continue to operate following the declaration of the state of alarm.
7. Prison institutions, civil protection, maritime rescue, rescue, fire prevention and firefighting, mine safety, and traffic and road safety. Likewise, those working for private security companies.
8. Those that are indispensable in supporting the maintenance of the material and equipment of the armed forces.
9. Those of healthcare centres, services and establishments, as well as people caring for the elderly, minors, dependent people or people with disabilities, and people working in companies linked to COVID-19. People working in funeral services and other related activities.
10. The sale of newspapers, media outlets or news agencies, as well as their printing or distribution.
11. Financial services, including banking, insurance and investment services, and payment infrastructure and financial markets.
12. Telecommunications and audiovisual companies and essential IT services, as well as the networks and installations that support them.
13. Protection and care of victims of gender-based violence.
14. Those working as lawyers, court agents, employment law specialists, translators, interpreters and psychologists who take part in court proceedings not suspended by the declaration of the state of alarm.
15. Legal firms and advisers, administrative agencies and employment law consultancies, and occupational risk prevention, in urgent matters.
16. Notaries’ offices and registries for the fulfilment of essential services.
17. Cleaning, maintenance, urgent breakdown repair and surveillance services, as well as those providing services in the collection, management and treatment of hazardous waste, and of urban solid waste, hazardous and non-hazardous, the collection and treatment of wastewater, decontamination activities and other waste management services.
18. Reception centres for refugees and temporary stay centres for immigrants.
19. The supply, purification, conveyance, treatment and sanitation of water.
20. Meteorological forecasting and observation services and the associated processes for the maintenance, monitoring and control of operational processes.
21. The universal postal service.
22. The import and supply of medical supplies and, in general, all those taking part in the health corridors.
23. The distribution and delivery of products purchased online, by telephone or by post.
24. Any others providing services that have been deemed essential.