Peru: Minister of Labor proposes reducing holidays due to their impact on productivity and employment

Dax Canchari - La República - 07/01
Peru, with 46 paid days off, has low productivity per person compared to OECD and Pacific Alliance countries.

The relationship between holidays and labor productivity has gained relevance in recent times, and the debate about their consequences has returned to the center of the country's political and economic agenda. According to statements by the Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion, Daniel Maurate, excessive holidays could be negatively affecting Peru's productivity.

The issue has gained strength after a formal requ...
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