Employment Policy / Edition 1

by Margareta Holmstedt

Overview

The nature and structure of work is changing across Europe with new working patterns, flexible working practices, and demands for new unemployment rights. Moreover, the move towards establishing a Single European Market from 1992 onwards involves the creation of a new legal framework for employment rights and practices. This volume explains what EC legislation means in this sphere, and outlines what is likely to happen as part of the ‘1992' programme. Employers - big and small - employees and trade unions alike will find this volume an invaluable guide and a single source of reference. It will also be of interest to those in public administration and social organisations concerned with employment rights and practices. A single European market raises many issues for how and when we work, what rights we have, and what we can ask for. Employment policy within the EC is thus set to undergo important changes and most of us will need to be aware of them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415038300
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/10/1991
Series:	Spicers European Policy Reports
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Margareta Holmstedt, University of Bradford.

Table of Contents

Foreword The European Community: Its Role, Institutions, and Legislation SECTION I THE EMERGENCE OF EUROPEAN EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL POLICIES Introduction; Employment and Social Policies in the Member States; Employment and Social Policies of the Community; Employee Consultation and Participation; Equal Opportunities; Freedom of Movement; Health and Safety; Employment and Working Conditions; Social Policy; Measures to Combat Unemployment; SECTION II KEY DOCUMENTS ON EMPLOYMENT POLICY Industrial Democracy/Employee Involvement; Equal Opportunities; Freedom of Movement; Health and Safety; Social Policy; Working Conditions; Employment and Training Action SECTION III OTHER DOCUMENTS OF RELEVANCE TO EMPLOYMENT POLICY Equal Opportunities; Freedom of Movement; Health and Safety; Working Conditions; Social Policy; Employment and Training

Editorial Reviews

One of a series of comprehensive and up-to-date guides to particular policies and programs of the European Community, intended especially for those involved in business and commerce, public administration, and education. This volume offers a comprehensive overview of European Community legislation, action programs, funding, and research reports in the area of employment and social policy. The first section consists of an account of the development of legislation including Commission proposals which have not yet been adopted. The second section contains summaries of the most important regulations, directives, draft directives, commission proposals, and reports. The third section lists the majority of the remaining documents in each field of social and employment policy, including European Parliament resolutions and committee reports and opinions of the Economic and Social Committee. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

‘The content of the latest title is valuable. The introductory essay on employment policy is authoritative and well structured and the documents noted in the other sections are pertinent and representative.' - European Access

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