Spain | Effect of the labour reform? Increase in permanent contracts, more in young people

The contracts statistics confirmed the increase in permanent contracts and the reduction in temporary ones. As a result, the temporary employment ratio declined, especially among the youngest people.

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• Key points:
• The contracts statistics confirmed the increase in permanent contracts and the reduction in temporary ones.
• The decrease in the number of temporary contracts compared with April 21 was mainly explained by a fall in contracts of more than six months and undetermined contracts.
• The upturn in permanent contracts was widespread. The increase in the number of permanent contracts among workers under 25 years of age was notable.
• In contrast to permanent employment, temporary employment declined in all age groups, especially for those aged 35 to 44.
• As a result, the fall in the temporariness ratio was unanimous, and somewhat higher among the youngest people.

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