Abstract
<jats:p>This proposal suggests introducing an opt-out option from statutory employment protection for workers above the social security contribution ceiling, allowing them to waive dismissal protection in exchange for a negotiable flexibility premium. The reform addresses a structural flaw in the current system: employment protection secures individual jobs rather than long-term employment trajectories. As its value increases with tenure and is lost when changing employers, it raises the opportunity costs of job mobility and discourages labor market transitions. In the context of an increasingly dynamic economy—where workers are more frequently required to change jobs, sectors, or occupations—limited mobility poses risks to productivity, innovation, and overall economic dynamism. Drawing on empirical evidence, this paper argues for a targeted reform that better balances security and flexibility. By offering a voluntary trade-off between protection and mobility, the proposal aims to enhance labor market adaptability while maintaining individual choice and economic efficiency.</jats:p>