Thousands back to work in the Balearics in October
Unemployment fell by 734, which is the first fall in October since records began in 1975, according to the Ministry of Labour.
Balearics led third-quarter employment growth
Almost 48,000 more people in employment between July and September.
More than 1,500 foreign workers left the Balearics last month
Social Security had 2,240,775 foreign contributors in September.
Growth in hospitality hiring highest in the Balearics
Nationally, the number of hospitality employment contracts is similar to that of 2014.
Massive drop in Unemployment in the Balearics in August
In August, the number of workers in ERTE hit a new low of 272,190.
Thousands of people back at work in the Balearics
Nationwide, the number of people employed increased by 464,900 in Q2, to 19,671,700 workers.
More people in Mallorca could soon be working from home
Randstad pointed out the importance of supporting workers who are struggling with the transition to teleworking.
"Fijo discontinuo" bonuses to be extended until October 2021
Some 83,000 workers in the Balearics have "fijo discontinuo" contracts.
Thousands of Restaurant & Bar jobs at risk in Mallorca
"90% of the Sector is losing money because of the coronavirus crisis and at least 600 hospitality companies will close down forever.
Gender Pay Gap in Mallorca
"Correcting this discrimination will allow a greater integration of women in the labour market and benefit the competitiveness and productivity of companies.."
Waiter in Mallorca
Temporary workers have been the hardest hit by the pandemic.
Permanent employees withstanding impact of recession in the Balearics
Forty per cent fewer temporary employees.
Viewpoint
Employment Promises
"The Spanish Prime Minister has promised to create 800,00 jobs, but how?
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
Spain’s four-day week
"To ease unemployment the far-left of the government want a shorter working week.."
Humphrey Carter08/12/2020 10:41