The regional council led by Alessandra Todde has approved a resolution to allocate 1 million euros to combat so-called “involuntary part-time” work , which in Sardinia penalizes women in particular, forced to work shorter hours and earn lower wages.
"The guidelines of the measure," the governor explains, "provide incentives for companies that convert fixed-term part-time contracts into full-time, permanent employment . The contribution will cover up to 75% of gross annual salary for women and young people up to 34 years old, 70% for workers between 35 and 49 years old, and 65% for those over 50. The goal is to strengthen stable employment and ensure better living conditions, with particular attention to female workers most exposed to precarious employment."
"Part-time contracts, when imposed by an employer, can become a trap from which it is difficult to escape," says Regional Labor Councilor Desirè Manca . She adds: "Behind the phenomenon of involuntary part-time work lies a form of precarious employment that particularly affects women, who are forced to work fewer hours, accept reduced paychecks, and often work unpaid overtime . In fact, it is an obstacle to true economic independence, preventing workers from planning for the future, starting a family, and enjoying a dignified quality of life. Too often, it is a condemnation to a life of poverty. For this reason," Manca concludes, "we have developed a new measure to combat this phenomenon, aimed at improving working conditions. This consists of providing an incentive to companies that convert part-time contracts into full-time hires."
(Unioneonline/lf)
