Tension persists between government partners over flexible sick leave. On the socialist side, those from Sumar are criticized for not even wanting to debate it, to talk about it. Yolanda Díaz has been frank: she says she will not allow any changes. Those who liked this proposal for progressive or voluntary membership are businessmen, but it is curious because the government linked it to worker health and the businessmen At absenteeism at work.
“We thought they might be a useful item to reduce absenteeism at work in Spain“, which is one of our worst adversaries from the point of view of the efficiency and productivity of our companies”, expressed Josep Sánchez, of the Catalan Employers’ Association. The minister proposed it more from the perspective of updating the labor situation in the current society, although it also seems that they want to reduce the cost of benefits.
This year it increased by 17%, although this figure has been exceeded in the last six years. We went from 7.8 million to exceed 10. Doctors highlight a problem that could arise: an involuntary return or coercion. The debate is served. The law is clear if you cannot work you do not work and, for prevention, they point out that this could be something more viable in office cases, but that to the difficulty of these sick leave is adds the relative grievance.
On the medical side, they consider that the proposal is good for certain cases, although with supervision, such as for example cases of mental illness: Joining suddenly would be worse than joining gradually. Open to this also from the cancer association, while always emphasizing the voluntary nature and suitability of each patient.
