SANTO DOMINGO.- The new Labor code, In full review in the Senate, it has caused a clash of positions between entrepreneurs and workers on the TESTITY. However, the Minister of Labor, Eddy Olivareshe ruled out this Friday that the theme of the cThis represents an obstacle for Congress approve the Labor reform.
In a meeting with the President of the Senate, Ricardo de los Santosthe minister stressed that both entrepreneurs, workers and the union sectors “have the necessary maturity” to reach an agreement on this point.
Although the reform project sent by him Executive to the Senate Does not contemplate Modifications in remuneration by unemployment, Entrepreneurs they have proposedin their meetings with legislators, limit payment to six years For the New employees and set a top of 10 minimum wages.
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This proposal has generated strong reactions Among the unions, which warn about possible protests if accepted Modify unemploymentinsisting that it should not be altered.
In this context, Olivares emphasized that “this is the best moment” to renew the Labor Code and reaffirmed that “You don’t have to worry” For the subject of TESTITY nor for any other aspect of the reform.
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The minister called for the approval It is completed in a Reasonable periodconsidering that the current code has remained without a rIntegral effort for 33 years. «33 years without changes is unacceptable, and there is no No impediment For mOdernize it. In the end, it is a code that will protect employers and workers equally, ”he concluded.
