Study highlights mechanisms that explain the rise and fall in temporary disability rates
Study highlights mechanisms that explain the rise and fall in temporary disability rates Working conditions, mass layoffs and other economy-related reasons could explain the rises and falls in temporary disability rates. Lecturer José María Peiró from the University of Valencia directed a study commissioned by Umivale analysing the impact of the economic cycle on the rate of temporary disability (TD). Colloquially known as work absenteeism for health reasons, TD increased significantly in Spain as the economy improved during the 2014-2019 period. The report was entitled "Changes to the tem...