Part-Time Employment Law Falls Far Short of Job Promises

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 21, 2026 · Originally reported July 21, 2026 by Criterio.hn

Honduras's Part-Time Employment Law, passed in March 2026 with a pledge to create 40,000 jobs, had produced just 59 registered contracts as of June, leading officials and ruling-party lawmakers to admit it has fallen short of expectations.

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