The Balearic Islands Biotechnology and Biomedical Cluster (BIOIB) has conducted a study on hotel chambermaids, which found that 90 percent suffer from overwork at the end of their shifts, and 75 percent suffer from sleep deprivation and stress, according to Europa Press. These are some of the figures released by physiotherapist Isabel Ruiz, a member of the study team, which surveyed 40 professionals in the sector. 70% of the workers do not exercise, and 85% are overweight. All of this implies that between 35% and 40% of the analyzed workforce would have been on sick leave at some point during 2025. However, Ruiz acknowledged that this situation is motivated by a "lack of time," which, combined with "physical overload" and "stress," creates a combination that affects the body. Ruiz asserted that "there is a lack of awareness on both sides," because even if a company introduces a physiotherapy service, if it doesn't allow an employee to use it with a reduced work schedule, "it's useless." The expert urged both companies and employees to contribute, because if resources are made available to the workforce, they will be able to perform better, productivity will increase, and losses due to absenteeism will be reduced. Furthermore, the employee will improve their health and be more satisfied. Promoting a change in habits is essential.

The physiotherapist argued that hotel chambermaids "don't need to exercise because the job is already demanding." The body adapts its mechanisms to daily activity, and if it's always the same, "it's ineffective." She emphasized the need to stimulate the heart, lungs, and circulation with "different habits." "Perhaps nothing extraordinary is needed; doing something two days a week or going for a walk is enough, but it's necessary to incorporate something that breaks the routine the body has developed," she stressed. She also underlined that companies must address problems "before they arise," because by the time they do, the workers have already gone on sick leave, and absenteeism rates remain the same.

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Nearly 60% of the Balearic Islands' federated hotels have already prepared or are preparing their reports on measuring the workload of chambermaids, a requirement included in the hospitality industry agreement signed by employers and unions. However, hoteliers caution that it is not yet possible to draw "a comprehensive conclusion." This was discussed at the hospitality industry technical meeting held this Thursday at the Ministry of Labor, Public Service, and Social Dialogue, chaired by Minister Catalina Cabrer, and attended by representatives from unions and the hotel employers' association. Cabrer emphasized that the level of compliance is "positive" and demonstrates a "fairly high" commitment from all parties involved.

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Nearly half of the tourist establishments inspected by the Consell de Mallorca between May 2024 and May 2025 did not comply with current regulations and did not have elevating beds. This is evident from the data the Consell provided in response to a written question posed by Councilor Joana Maria Adrover (PSIB). These types of beds are used to facilitate the work of chambermaids, who suffer physical pain as a result of routine room cleaning. Speaking to ARA Baleares, union representative Sara del Mar García expressed her dissatisfaction with the situation. "We have tried to meet with the Government and the Consell, but it has not been possible, nor have they ever yelled at us," she explains. "We have had no contact."

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