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Fernandez Capellan on labor rules

czwartek, marzec 5th, 2009

Fernando Capellan of Grupo M, the leading apparel manufacturer of the country, is staying on as president of the Dominican Free Zones Association. He says that he will use his new term to lobby for changes in labor legislation to make it more flexible in keeping with these challenging times. It is impossible to implement policies to keep and create new jobs with the present employee social benefits required of employers today, which are often double those of our Central American competitors, he said during the General Assembly where he was re-elected. He says the country needs a new legal structure for the free zones that complies with international labor agreements, but also with the new trade schemes.
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He said Adozona would continue to work closely with the Dominican Republic Industries Association (AIRD), the Agribusiness Council (JAD) and the Exporters Association (ADOEXPO) to improve competitiveness of manufacturers. The focus [...]

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