Comparative industrial relations research: towards reversing the gender bias

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Recent research has looked at ways of eliminating the gender bias in comparative industrial relations research, where the emphasis is still on comparing and contrasting the systems which involve mostly male manual workers. So far, little attention has been given to comparing industrial relations regimes on the basis of the protection they offer to women. It is now time to ensure that gender issues enter the mainstream of industrial relations, and the issue of the gender implications of current labour market policy initiatives must be considered.

Research, Labor relations

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Payment structures and gender pay differentials: some societal effects

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The different payment systems and structures which can be found in the UK, Germany and Italy produce different forms and degrees of gender pay equality. Generally, gender pay equity is favoured by transparent pay structures, universal or centralised minimum standards and narrow pay dispersion. However, the societal or national context also has great influence in determining which pay policies are beneficial to women.

International aspects, Compensation and benefits, Women, Demographic aspects, Wages, Wages and salaries, Working women, Pay equity

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For better and for worse: transfer of undertakings and the reshaping of employment relations

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During 1992-2002, 40% of business transfers took place, but the terms and conditions of the employees had not been taken into account. However, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUFE) was formed to protect the rights of these workers. It is argued that TUPE provides only limited protection for transfers of undertakings.

Management dynamics, Management, Evaluation, Company business management, Business relocation, Employee rights

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