The new European norm says that for the first time, self-employed (Autónomos)women could ask for some maternity assistances and benefits similar to a contracted worker. All the European Union members have to apply this regulation in a maximum period of two years from this wednesday on. The final goal is to make the working situation between men and women, equal.
In Spain, this assistance is joining others like claiming for the unemployment benefit and the 425€ assistance for unemployed Autónomos who are not claiming -or if they have used it up- the unemployment benefit(with special requirements).
At least it is another way for the self-employed workers able to ask for these benefits to catch some air in these times.