Extend Employment by the Hour Program 2013
Congreso Nacional
- Decree: 218-2013
- Published: October 5, 2013
- Issuing body: Congreso Nacional
- Gazette: 33,246
- Category: Labor
Summary
This decree extends the National Hourly Employment Program until December 31, 2013. The program, created in 2010, aims to create dignified jobs, maintain employment positions, and reduce unemployment in Honduras, especially benefiting young people and small businesses during the economic crisis.
Considerations
That by means of Legislative Decree No. 230-2010 of November 4, 2010, the National Hourly Employment Program was approved as a Special Emergency Program of a temporary nature, in order to promote dignified employment, maintain existing jobs, prevent the increase of unemployment and underemployment rates in the nation, with the expansion of new work opportunities for the Honduran population, during times of economic crisis for the country.
That the entities responsible for the coordination, supervision and control of the Program report satisfactory results as a consequence of its implementation, given that it has allowed the generation of at least 157,014 jobs throughout the country, contributing to the reactivation of the economy of the most vulnerable companies in the country which are micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and impacting on population groups with the most employment problems, such is the case of the youth population.
That the current conditions of the economy and the labor market, and the open unemployment rate that the country presents, make it imperative to continue supporting the execution of programs and projects that, on the one hand, expand employment opportunities and access to work, and on the other, promote integrated economic reactivation, recognizing it as the most appropriate mechanism to energize and substantially expand the labor market and improve the living conditions of Hondurans.
Amendments
- Modifies: Regulations of the National Program for Hourly Employment (Addition)
Articles
OF THE TRANSITION. As of the effective date of this law, the assets, financial resources, budgetary resources and any other resources of the General Hospital San Felipe assigned to the Diabetes Center shall become part of INADI's assets.
OF THE TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL. Personnel who are displaced or transferred as a result of the institutional restructuring ordered in this decree shall retain their seniority and other acquired labor rights. Personnel currently working at the National Diabetes Center Jesús Orlando Molina G may continue to provide their services subject to evaluation.
OF THE BUDGET. For the constitution and initial operation of the Institute, the Central Government shall contribute the sum of FIFTY MILLION LEMPIRAS. The Ministry of Health must take steps for the respective allocation in the General Budget of Income and Expenditures of the Republic most immediately following the enactment of this law.
FUNDS AND TRUSTS. The Ministry of Finance is authorized to establish Special Funds and in its case Trusts to manage public and private resources aimed at achieving the objectives of this law.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This Decree shall come into effect on the day following its publication in the Official Gazette "La Gaceta". Given in the city of Tegucigalpa, municipality of the Central District, in the Hall of Sessions of the National Congress, on the twenty-third day of the month of July of two thousand thirteen. MAURICIO OLIVA HERRERA PRESIDENT, BY LAW RIGOBERTO CHANG CASTILLO SECRETARY GLADIS AURORA LÓPEZ CALDERÓN SECRETARY Executive Branch. Therefore: Execute. Tegucigalpa, M.D.C., September 30, 2013. PORFIRIO LOBO SOSA PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN THE OFFICE OF HEALTH. Legislative Branch DECREE No. 218-2013 The National Congress: WHEREAS: By means of Legislative Decree No. 230-2010 of November 4, 2010, the National Employment by the Hour Program was approved as a Special Emergency Program of temporary nature, in order to promote dignified employment, maintain existing jobs, prevent increases in unemployment and underemployment rates in the nation, with the expansion of new work opportunities for the Honduran population, in times of economic crisis for the country. WHEREAS: The entities responsible for the coordination, supervision and control of the Program report satisfactory results as a consequence of its implementation, given that it has allowed the generation of at least 157,014 jobs throughout the country, contributing to the reactivation of the economy of the most vulnerable companies in the country which are micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and impacting the population groups with the most employment problems, such as the young population. WHEREAS: The current conditions of the economy and labor market, and the open unemployment rate that the country is experiencing, make it imperative to continue supporting the execution of programs and projects that, on one hand, expand employment opportunities and access to work, and on the other, promote integrated economic reactivation, recognizing it as the most appropriate mechanism to boost and substantially expand the labor market and improve the living conditions of Hondurans. THEREFORE, IT DECREES:
To extend until December 31, 2013, the duration of the NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT BY THE HOUR PROGRAM, approved by Legislative Decree No. 230-2010, dated November 4, 2010.
This Decree shall come into effect as of the day of its publication in the Official Gazette La Gaceta. Given in the city of Tegucigalpa, municipality of the Central District, in the Hall of Sessions of the National Congress, on the sixth day of the month of September of two thousand thirteen. MAURICIO OLIVA HERRERA PRESIDENT, BY LAW RIGOBERTO CHANG CASTILLO SECRETARY GLADIS AURORA LÓPEZ CALDERÓN SECRETARY To the Executive Branch. Therefore: Execute. Tegucigalpa, M.D.C., September 30, 2013. PORFIRIO LOBO SOSA PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN THE OFFICES OF LABOR AND SOCIAL SECURITY. JOSÉ SALVADOR PINEDA PINEDA JORGE BOGRÁN PERDOMO
Related laws
- Decreto Legislativo No. 218-2013 — Prórroga del Programa Nacional de Empleo por Hora hasta 31 de diciembre de 2013 (Decree 218-2013, 2017)
- Regulations of the National Program for Hourly Employment — This regulation creates a temporary 36-month program allowing businesses to hire workers by the hour to maintain jobs and reduce unemployment during economic crises. It establishes rights such as minimum hourly wage, 20% compensation equivalent to benefits, social security and training; and requires companies to register contracts, respect temporary hiring limits, and protect union freedom. (Decree 230-2010, 2014)
- Decreto Legislativo No. 69-2026 — Aprobación del Contrato de Préstamo entre República de Honduras y Corporación Andina de Fomento para Programa de Apoyo a la Estrategia Nacional de Movilidad Humana (Decree 69-2026, 2026)
- Decreto Legislativo No. 179-2016 — Prórroga del plazo de ejecución del Proyecto Construcción del Hospital Regional del Sur en Choluteca (Decree 179-2016, 2017)
- Decreto Legislativo No. 156-2015 — Aprobación del Contrato de Préstamo No.3590/BL-HO entre la República de Honduras y el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo para Programa de Apoyo a la Consolidación Fiscal — Honduras borrows 60 million dollars from the Inter-American Development Bank to strengthen its public finances. The money will be used for fiscal reforms such as improving tax collection, optimizing public spending, and reducing financial risks. Honduras must repay the loan over 30 years with variable interest rates that later become fixed. (Decree 156-2015, 2016)