SANTO DOMINGO – Presidential candidate Francisco Domínguez Brito of the Dominican Liberation Party has identified teleworking as a pivotal instrument for modernizing the nation’s economy, while simultaneously cautioning that excessive bureaucratic hurdles are stifling its potential expansion. The remarks came in response to a recent remote work initiative put forward by President Luis Abinader.
Domínguez Brito, a former government minister, contended that the current regulatory environment presents significant implementation challenges for businesses and employees alike, thereby diminishing the efficacy of telework policies. He specifically highlighted stringent mandates for formal written contracts and convoluted legal stipulations as primary barriers to widespread adoption.
Instead of rigid frameworks, the political figure championed the implementation of more streamlined and adaptable agreements. These would facilitate necessary adjustments in work schedules, hours, and overall conditions. Domínguez Brito further urged a comprehensive reassessment of existing legislation, proposing the establishment of a principles-based legal structure capable of seamlessly accommodating rapid technological evolution.
“The path to making teleworking genuinely effective lies in reducing bureaucracy and enhancing flexibility,” he emphatically stated, underscoring his central argument for regulatory modernization.