Work absenteeism continues to drive up costs. More than a million people fail to show up for work each day, and objective dismissals offer reduced severance packages. Employers can take no more.
The EPA’s analysis reveals a weak labor recovery, characterized by significant job destruction and a return to double-digit unemployment rates. This phenomenon not only reflects job losses but also a deterioration in the quality of remaining jobs, where low wages and mandatory tax burdens force many workers to rely on multiple jobs to make ends meet, marking a step backward compared to previous health and social improvements. The situation is exacerbated by high absenteeism, which places a heavy economic burden on businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The expert argues that the repeal of measures allowing for the management of repeated absences has increased operational costs, leading the business sector to call for Social Security to directly cover these expenses rather than placing the pressure solely on employers. This reality is relevant to open data because it underscores the need for transparency in labor statistics to understand the true quality of employment and the hidden costs borne by public administration. Official data reveal structural dysfunctions in the labor market that require in-depth and open analysis of economic and social variables. Facilitating access to this information enables a more informed public discussion about necessary labor reforms and social welfare policies to correct these imbalances.
Source: cope.esPublished on 2026-10-29
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