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The Shadow Workforce: Perspectives On Contingent Work In The United States, Japan, And Europe, Sandra E. Gleason Editor
The Shadow Workforce: Perspectives On Contingent Work In The United States, Japan, And Europe, Sandra E. Gleason Editor
Upjohn Press
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state of nonstandard employment and its impact on employees, businesses, unions, and public policy. It not only reveals how nonstandard employment operates in the United States, Japan, and Europe, it also highlights the important similarities and differences in the labor market issues faced in those areas.
Nonstandard Work In Developed Economies: Causes And Consequences, Susan N. Houseman, Editor, Machiko Osawa, Editor
Nonstandard Work In Developed Economies: Causes And Consequences, Susan N. Houseman, Editor, Machiko Osawa, Editor
Upjohn Press
This book reveals the considerable variation in the levels of growth in a broad set of nonstandard work arrangements while presenting a comprehensive view of how, as a result, the nature of the employment relationship is changing within and among countries. The international roster of economists, sociologists, and labor law experts who contributed draw on cross-country variations in economic conditions and institutional characteristics to explain why some arrangements have grown faster in some countries than in others and what this means for workers. By considering a broad array of nonstandard work arrangements in a number of economies, the authors provide …
Working Time In Comparative Perspective: Volume I - Patterns, Trends, And The Policy Implications Of Earnings Inequality And Unemployment, Ging Wong, Editor, W. G. Picot, Editor
Working Time In Comparative Perspective: Volume I - Patterns, Trends, And The Policy Implications Of Earnings Inequality And Unemployment, Ging Wong, Editor, W. G. Picot, Editor
Upjohn Press
The chapters in this volume focus on weekly hours worked by individuals, including the recent changes in the distribution of weekly working time in Canada and the United States, the implications of the changing distribution of hours worked for earnings inequality, and efforts to reduce unemployment through mandated hours reductions.
Pay At Risk: Compensation And Employment Risk In The United States And Canada, John A. Turner Editor
Pay At Risk: Compensation And Employment Risk In The United States And Canada, John A. Turner Editor
Upjohn Press
The contributors to this book investigate the compensation and employment risks for U.S. and Canadian workers. They examine both wage and nonwage aspects of compensation, and whether workers in the U.S. or Canada face more job-related risks. They also seek to identify trends in risk bearing and whether they differ by country.
Working Time In Comparative Perspective: Volume Ii - Life-Cycle Working Time And Nonstandard Work, Susan N. Houseman Editor, Alice Nakamura Editor
Working Time In Comparative Perspective: Volume Ii - Life-Cycle Working Time And Nonstandard Work, Susan N. Houseman Editor, Alice Nakamura Editor
Upjohn Press
The chapters explore an expanded set of working-time issues, which may be loosely grouped under two topics: 1) working time over the life cycle, and 2) nonstandard work arrangements (e.g., temporary work, job sharing and moonlighting).
Worker Learning And Worktime Flexibility: A Policy Discussion Paper, Gretl S. Meier
Worker Learning And Worktime Flexibility: A Policy Discussion Paper, Gretl S. Meier
Upjohn Press
Explores how flexible work patterns might be used to extend education and training opportunities.
Work Sharing: Issues, Policy Options And Prospects, Fred Best
Work Sharing: Issues, Policy Options And Prospects, Fred Best
Upjohn Press
A broad overview of the work sharing concept, including 17 work sharing policy options and their policy potential for combating joblessness.
Work Sharing: Case Studies, Maureen E. Mccarthy, Gail S. Rosenberg, Gary Lefkowitz
Work Sharing: Case Studies, Maureen E. Mccarthy, Gail S. Rosenberg, Gary Lefkowitz
Upjohn Press
Offers practical assistance useful to employers who wish to implement reduced work hour arrangements.