The central office for statistics CBS published new figures on the use of temporary workers. In the 1st quarter of 2013, the amount of hours worked in stage A temp jobs was 3.2% down on the 4th quarter of 2012. Stage A is the category of workers engaged by temp agencies on a contract basis without regular terms of employment. In stage A, it is easier for both parties – temp job agencies and temp workers – to terminate the contract than in the subsequent stages B and C. The overall number of hours worked in temp jobs declined for the fourth consecutive quarter. The index (2010=100) for the number of hours worked in stage A reached 99.5 in the first quarter. The figures are adjusted for seasonal variation.
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