Reviews the theoretical foundations and characteristics of unemployment insurance and its effects on the labour market and explores features of Latin American labour markets and unemployment insurance. Examines current legislation on severance pay and unemployment insurance in the region and...

Analyses the framework and processes of labour relations and social partnership at the national level in Barbados and explores experiences of social dialogue in relation to improving productivity, technical and vocational education, occupational health and safety and in the tourism sector....

This book helps us to better understand the problems women face in rising through the ranks and securing top positions, and offers some useful strategies for shattering the glass ceiling. It examines current gender inequalities in the labour market and in political and social life.

Investigates the extent and characteristics of child labour in developed countries. Analyses data on injury and fatality rates among young workers and shows how the characteristics of children's jobs are themselves associated with elevated risk. Identifies the main problem areas and proposes...

Identifies obstacles to the ratification and implementation of selected ILO Conventions.

Report of a meeting of representatives of European forestry contracting associations and contractors. Includes papers on the use of contract labour in European forestry, the organization and services of forestry contractors' associations, the management of health and safety in forestry, the...

Based on data from a survey of 1,500 street children, 81 employers from various industries and 95 experts from governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

Based on a survey of more than 1,000 street children conducted in August-September 2000 in Sankt-Peterburg, Russian Federation, analyses the working and social conditions of street children, the causes of child work and the role of regional government and nongovernmental organizations in...

Provides an overview of the situation of women micro and small entrepreneurs against a back drop of the four countries' economic conditions and the gender based socio-cultural, legal and political systems in place in these countries.

Based on a survey of 324 women entrepreneurs and women managers conducted in 1999, examines the development of women-owned businesses, profiles women entrepreneurs, their attitudes and the influence of their work on family life, as well as exploring their performance and needs, and the gender...