Alberto Cruz defends Honduras part-time employment law

Honduran Deputy Alberto Cruz has defended the Part-Time Employment Law, arguing that the primary issue is not the regulation itself, but the failure of many companies to register part-time workers with the Ministry of Labor.

Cruz noted that while the law has generated thousands of jobs, a significant portion of the workforce remains in precarious conditions. He estimated that out of 8.4 million employed Hondurans, approximately 4.8 million work in precarious conditions and half a million are under part-time arrangements. He called for increased inspections by the Labor Inspectorate to identify and fine employers who do not comply with registration requirements.

Additionally, the legislator suggested the need to modernize labor codes to better address the digital economy, specifically regarding remote workers and call center employees, as current laws were designed for an industrial-era economy.