UNEMPLOYMENTUNEMPLOYMENT[ the number of people in a country

who do NOT have a job ]

> in Europe: increased unemployment> in the United States: increase of inequality

> Signs worldwide:- unemployment- inequality in wealth distribution- poverty

The “lost generation of workers”(people without a job)

- crimes- drug abuse

- violence against immigrants- popularity of extremist political groups

Why is it happening?

Schools of thought:

- The relationship between developed countries and developing countries.

- The rapid introduction of new technology.

- Legal immigration of skilled workers.

To make it each nation’s GOAL

to improve the livesof its citizens,

with the right mixture ofsolutions for each

country.

REDUNDANCY

- To be MADE REDUNDANT > British English- To be LAID OFF > American English- Downsizing

Difference between

DISMISSAL and REDUNDANCY

- Redundancy

- Dismissal Fair Unfair

REASONS for redundancyREASONS for redundancy

- New technology- New technology- The job no longer exists- The job no longer exists- To reduce staff members- To reduce staff members- Dead employer- Dead employer- Business closing, failing or moving- Business closing, failing or moving

Choosing people for redundancy

• Employer Tribunal

CONSULTATION- Individual Consultation- Collective Consultation (Collective Redundancy)

Your RIGHTSif you were made redundant

- Notice Period- Time off to look for a job- Redundancy Pay (consultation)

AGEISMAGEISM

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BENEFITS RETIREMENT

EMPLOYERWELFARE

PROMOTIONAPPLY FOR

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