Industrial Relations at the Workplace Survey 1999

Philippines, 1999

Reference ID

PHL_1999_IRWS_v01_M

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Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics

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Layoff/ retrenchment (b225)

Data file: IRWS1999

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Literal question

Which of the following methods were used to reduce the size of workforce? Layoff/ retrenchment

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Description

Definition

Layoff: termination of employment initiated by the employer due to economic reasons. It may be permanent or temporary.
Permanent: complete and total separation of the worker from the establishment
Temporary: layoff of worker for not more than six months.

Retrenchment: Refers to layoff due to economic reasons

Universe

Establishments whose management intentionally reduced the size of the workforce at any time in 1998

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