I use a multinomial togit model and the Spanish Active Population Survey (EPA)for
the period 1987-1996 to study labor force transitions of temporary workers. These
workers hold fixed-term employment contracts, which Spanish labor law distinguishes
from indefinI use a multinomial togit model and the Spanish Active Population Survey (EPA)for
the period 1987-1996 to study labor force transitions of temporary workers. These
workers hold fixed-term employment contracts, which Spanish labor law distinguishes
from indefinite contracts. Since the EPA questionnaire allows the identification
of workers with either type of contract, I use matched EPA files to analyze
transitions from temporary to permanent employment and explore the extent to which
workers holding fixed-term employment contracts tend to be trapped in temporary
employment relationships.[+][-]