Canary Islands Government Announces Employment Stabilization Measures

Key Actions

• Resumption of efforts to stabilize public employment through the official hiring of new fixed-term staff.
• Lifted suspension of Enrique Lazcano de la Concha’s contract, allowing his hiring to proceed.
• Formal hiring of Lazcano and others as permanent staff.
• Clear process outlined for signing contracts and taking office between October 22 and November 6, 2025.

Context and Objectives

• This move is part of broader efforts to reduce temporary jobs and improve public service stability.
• Aligned with recent urgent employment measures and legal reforms.
• Emphasis on swift procedures to avoid prolonged temporary employment.
• Goal to enable staff to secure permanent positions quickly and efficiently.

Contracting Process

• Selected candidates must sign their contracts electronically.
• Candidates must take office within the specified period.
• Upon assuming their roles, their temporary contracts will end.
• Strict rules will ensure a smooth transition.
• Enforced two-year minimum stay in new positions to promote job security.

Benefits

• Boosts job security for public servants.
• Streamlines employment processes.
• Ultimately benefits residents through more stable and reliable public services.

"The measure aims to boost job security for public servants and streamline employment processes, which ultimately benefits residents through more stable and reliable public services."