
This book is an international study of the problem of reducing workforces in individual plants and whole industries. Countries discussed are the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia and West Germany. Each chapter considers the legal position and consultative arrangements between employers and employed and analyzes measures taken by firms and governments to avoid and alleviate firings and layoffs. Going beyond the mere facts of the various cases, the contributors discuss alternatives to mass layoffs such as work-sharing, voluntary redundancy and early retirement. They also examine the nature and composition of those workers who are most affected and the types of compensation they are being offered. For each country discussed there is an assessment of the likely future trends concerning this disturbing and ever-increasing problem.
This text investigates the systemic challenges and strategic responses associated with workforce reductions across diverse international industrial landscapes. Editor Michael Cross compiles a series of comparative analyses from various contributors to evaluate how different nations manage the legal, social, and economic implications of layoffs. The work provides a framework for understanding the interplay between government policy, corporate decision-making, and labor relations during periods of economic contraction.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this volume as a significant comparative study for understanding the cross-national variations in labor management during the late 20th century. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the value of its historical perspective on industrial relations.
Page Count:
207
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
Publisher:
Praeger
ISBN-10:
0030026547
ISBN-13:
9780030026546
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