An unknown law for citizens
The Third Sector Law in Catalonia is a law that may not be known by the vast majority of citizens. This law, presented by councilor Campuzano and the employers’ association, aims to regulate the operation of the third sector and establish its obligations and responsibilities.
A law with good intentions
The proposed law was born with the aim of improving the situation of the third sector and protecting the services it offers. However, there are critical voices who claim that this law may perpetuate the outsourcing of services in the hands of large companies, under the umbrella of non-profit entities such as associations, foundations and cooperatives.
Protection of the interests of the third sector
Defenders of the law argue that it aims to protect the presence of the third sector and prevent companies with more resources from displacing them. It has been observed that large companies and multinationals have seen the lucrative business offered by the third sector and have started to compete with smaller entities.
Requirements and obligations
The law establishes that third sector entities must comply with current labor obligations and ensure the conditions established by the applicable sectoral collective agreements. In addition, other requirements must be met such as the protection of personal data, the prevention of sexual and gender harassment, and the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace.
Criticism of the law
There are critical voices who consider that this law does not bring significant new developments and that the requirements it establishes are already legislated. It has also been pointed out that the law places a special emphasis on the largest entities, such as Caritas or the Red Cross, which are part of the employers and have a prominent presence on the board of directors of La Confederació.
The need for a more comprehensive law
Critics of the law argue that what citizens really need is a law that protects people who receive services from the third sector and their workers. This law should guarantee transparency in hiring processes, establish conflict resolution mechanisms and protect female workers from job insecurity.
conclusion
In summary, the Third Sector Law in Catalonia is a proposal that seeks to regulate the operation of the third sector and protect the services it offers. However, there are critical voices who consider that this law does not bring significant changes and that it does not adequately protect the people who receive the services and the workers in the third sector.
