Increase in Remuneration
Recently, the spokesman for the executive, Guillem Casal, has highlighted that this salary increase is in addition to the increase foreseen by the regulations approved a few months ago, last autumn. At that time, an increase of 4.5% was already expected. So, in less than a year, the increase in required remuneration is approaching 9% (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/). This measure is intended to stabilize the workforce and ensure competitive wages for workers.
Population Quota
The new population quota also responds to a key objective for the executive: to encourage sustainable population growth. The quota remains at 900 initial authorizations, with the possibility of expanding up to 1,170, a figure significantly lower than that which had been approved in previous years. This decision is aimed at more digestible growth in the country.
Important Decisions
Despite the requests of the business sector, the Government has chosen not to expand the number of people who will be able to move from the seasonal quota to the general quota with just one experience campaign. Thus, this quota will remain at 390, with the aim of preserving sustainable growth. The Government spokesman has emphasized that this figure has already increased, although it was initially expected to be lower. In addition, the possibility that those who meet certain requirements can move to the general quota has been highlighted (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
Entry into Force and Future Plans
This regulation will enter into force from May 2. The Government spokesman has assured that it is endorsed by the Economic and Social Council and that it must guarantee the proper functioning of companies, always respecting the hiring of people registered with Employment. In addition, it has been reported that work is being done on a specific summer quota, which will focus solely on the tourism sector. It will be considered whether it should be opened to more areas, always keeping as key priorities support for the country’s economic sectors and ensuring more sustainable growth.
