Peru Minister Proposes Labor Flexibility, Lower Contributions for Microenterprises

Peru's Minister Elmer Cuba announced plans to send labor reform proposals to Congress by summer 2027, including flexibility in dismissing higher-paid workers and reduced health/pension contributions for microenterprises. The initiative aims to boost formal hiring but faces uncertain legislative prospects. This signals a potential shift in Peru's labor policy, though details and political support remain unclear.

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