Manuel V. Gómez

Judges rule that Aragonese firm Curbimetal acted in “bad faith” when negotiating layoffs

Judges approve reduction of severance payments in cases of unfair dismissal

Unemployment as a percentage of the population rises as thousands exit the labor market

Annual appreciation in times of bonanza could be raised to 0.5 percent plus inflation

Purchasing power of retirees would be hit throughout 10-year period as changes are phased in

National Statistics Institute says 16.4 percent of employed people are not working full time

Jobless rate declines to 26.26 percent

Draft document on proposed reform calls for freezes during times of crisis No raise of retirement age from 67

But almost all of the new hiring is on a temporary basis ahead of main tourist season Number of new permanent contracts at 16-year low

UN labor agency warns policy could affect deficit-reduction plans by depressing spending further

Government-appointed committee’s plan would end index-linked rises

Unions and employers resolve issue raised by labor reform

European Court of Justice reached similar decision last November

Economy shed 8,500 jobs a day in January

Economy Minister Luis de Guindos describes unemployment as “biggest drag” on country

Labor Ministry considering offering social security discounts for self-employed under 30

Last year saw 2,000 workers per day exiting Social Security system

Overhaul calls for pension entitlement parameters to be revised in line with state of economy

Most holidays in 2013 won't need to be changed because they fall on Friday or Monday CEOE businessmen's group says that productivity drops the day after a long weekend