The discourse on free dismissal in Spain: a reflection on the role of myths and prejudices in Spanish employment policies
Abstract
This contribution is intended to try to understand the complex issues that underlie this debate on the free dismissal that has become very important in this context of economic crisis. It focuses on the way the debate is shaped and how it frames discussion about industrial relations, the labour market and even the economy within the context of Spain. Regardless of differences that exist on the substantive issues of flexibility and dismissal, the free dismissal discourse is vital for defining the way policy is prescribed and constrained in the case of Spain. This forces us to understand the underlying politics and issues around which employers and academics shape policy and politics. They are also the subject of broader ideological and political influences that lead to a perpetuation of myths about the economy and national systems.
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