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The German work-sharing scheme : an instrument for the crisis

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  • Crimmann, Andreas.
  • Wieβner, Frank.
  • Bellmann, Lutz.

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Explains the "Kurzarbeit" scheme whereby a reduced volume of work is spread over the same or similar number of workers by a reduction of working time. Gives the perspectives of employers and employees and its use of as a labour market policy tool in times of economic crisis. Analyses the types of establishments which have used work sharing, its cost, and the extent to which work-sharing participants have received further training.

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  • Crimmann, Andreas. & Wieβner, Frank. & Bellmann, Lutz., 2010. "The German work-sharing scheme : an instrument for the crisis," ILO Working Papers 994576373402676, International Labour Organization.
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