The amount of the reduction and the duration will depend on the sector. In the case of the over 45s, the incentive is still indefinite. This contract may be held with the same groups for which permanent contracts are being encouraged. For conversion, the temporary contract must have been in force on 17th May 1998, unless the time is extended by collective bargaining. This regulation works in favour of the dismissal being deemed proceeding and not proceeding.
Application is general.
This consensus should be specified in a more determined drive towards sectorial collective and company negotiation in this respect. Giving continuity to the incentives on permanent contracting and developing other measures to create a favourable environment for permanent contracting. These incentives must be extended for a certain time so that they might have a significant impact on company contracting policies. In the light of the results, this line of action must be backed by other kinds of measures aimed at restricting temporary contracting. In any case a systematic evaluation must be made of contracting and the impact of the measures adopted in order to take the right decisions.