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When the Construction Site Becomes the Shadow Market: Illegal Work on Mallorca Is Increasing

How Workers in Mallorca Could Avoid Illegal Construction Jobs

Faster permits, safer appointments and basic social protection could reduce informal construction work in Mallorca.

Published: April 22, 2026
When the Construction Site Becomes the Shadow Market: Illegal Work on Mallorca Is Increasing

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What would help workers avoid illegal jobs in Mallorca’s construction sector?

Faster permits, better appointment systems and clearer routes into legal employment would make a big difference. Workers also need more social protection, including access to healthcare and basic rights, so they are less dependent on underground work.

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