The Social Security announces the imminent launch of an Observatory on medical leaves and promises a new proposal to shorten them
Spain's Social Security Ministry is launching an Observatory to monitor medical leave trends and address the rising costs associated with temporary incapacity.
Who is more on sick leave? Temporary incapacity by age and autonomous community
The article discusses the significant increase in temporary incapacity among workers aged 25 to 35, rising by 67%, compared to a 43% increase among those aged 55 to 65, raising concerns among employers, unions, and the government.
Young women who have already been on sick leave, working in large companies with an average salary, are at greater risk of temporary incapacity
In Spain, young women previously on sick leave, employed in large companies with medium salaries, are identified as being at a higher risk for receiving temporary incapacity benefits according to the AIReF's profiling analysis.
Airef denounces the "structural deficiency" in the management of sick leave in Spain and warns of the risk of "unnecessary extensions"
The Independent Fiscal Authority (Airef) highlights a structural deficiency in the management of temporary incapacity in Spain, noting a 60% increase in cases since 2017 and a rise in average sick leave duration.
Work absences soar by 60% at Christmas in six years
Temporary incapacity during the Christmas holidays has increased significantly over the last six years, with expenses related to work absences growing by 223% in the past decade.