Economy
Escrivá warns: spending on sick leave in Spain is unparalleled in the EU
The Bank of Spain warns that spending on sick leave has skyrocketed post-pandemic to unprecedented levels in the EU, calling for better management.
Work absenteeism
Latest Work absenteeism news
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Economy
Work absenteeism costs €1.8 billion a year to Baix Llobregat and L'Hospitalet
Work absenteeism costs nearly €1.8 billion annually to Baix Llobregat and L'Hospitalet, according to a report by Umivale Activa and Ivie.
Economy
Escrivá points to poor coordination between administrations as a cause of absenteeism
Escrivá attributes the rise in absenteeism to poor coordination between Social Security and regional governments, placing Spain at the forefront of Europe in sick leave.
Jobs
Escrivá calls for greater involvement of mutuals to tackle absenteeism in Spain
The Governor of the Bank of Spain, José Luis Escrivá, calls for more intervention from mutuals to reduce absenteeism, which is among the highest in Europe.
Economy
Escrivá blames 'poor distribution' of responsibilities for record absenteeism in Spain
Escrivá attributes record absenteeism to poor coordination between Social Security and regions, proposing to strengthen mutuals to ease the system.
Economy
Absenteeism in Mallorca's hospitality sector nears 12% as employers call for more protection
Absenteeism in Mallorca's hospitality sector reaches 12%, according to CAEB. Employers report many workers don't show up on their first day and seek more legal protection.