This report provides a detailed comparison of the different aspects of industrial relations in these three economic blocs. It charts the similarities and trends in this area and provides a clear picture of the differences in both basic structures and developments across these three major economies
This comparative study aims at giving an overview of existing national legislation on redundancy, focusing particularly on compensation payment provisions. It further seeks to reflect current debate on the issue and outline new approaches to dealing with redundancies.
This document provides a summary of the 'Regional social capital in Europe' report. The report (EF04114) aims to assess the usefulness of ‘regional social capital’ (defined as ‘networks, norms, values and understanding within groups’) for policymakers, focusing on its possible role in the
This study examines social exclusion through illness, specifically the processes whereby people who develop chronic illnesses are excluded from the workforce. The study addresses this knowledge gap by gathering information on relevant initiatives in seven Member States.
Considerable differences exist between the working conditions of various sectors in Finland, with employees in the local government sector reporting particularly unfavourable working conditions. According to results from the Working Life Barometer 2005, employees in this sector find their work
This report reviews the main results from the third Estonian Working Life Barometer, carried out in October 2005. It outlines the general situation of workers and the workplace in Estonia, and covers topics such as employment contracts and working time, pay developments, intensification of work
Working conditions in France have deteriorated in recent years, according to findings from the 2003 SUMER survey. The organisation of work has become increasingly complex and controlled, characterised by a higher pace and rate of work, more repetitive work, and an escalation in psychological
The main objective of this report is to analyse the relationships between wages, work organisation and working conditions, as a result of managerial policy, and as an element of organisational performance and quality of working life, and to produce indicators accordingly.
Profound socio-economic, demographic and cultural changes currently under way in Europe are modifying the way in which people organise their time and income over the life course. The ageing population, globalisation, the transition from a standard working organisation model to more diversified and
In September 1994, the Council of Ministers decided on a Directive on the establishment of a European Works Council for the purposes of informing and consulting employees (94/45/EC). The emergence of European Works Councils (EWCs) is a major part of the development of an industrial relations system