Editorial: El Mundo

• The easing of sick leave through a gradual and voluntary return is a reasonable attempt to adapt to new social realities.
• The measure, proposed by the Social Security Minister, Elma Saiz, must always prioritize the health of the worker and be supervised by a doctor.
• Flexible sick leave could be a more efficient way to handle temporary incapacity.
• Temporary incapacity rose by 11.3% last year, with an economic impact of 25.326 million for businesses.
• It is essential to open a social dialogue to mitigate these costs, which have risen by 73.9% in the last five years.

Conclusion: Flexible sick leave can be a beneficial solution for both workers and businesses, but it must always be implemented carefully and always with priority given to the health of workers.

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