Based on cases reported by ILO member States or available in the form of specialist newsletters or law reports in the ILO library. Discusses application of national legislation and of the Termination of Employment Convention, 1982 (No. 158).

Examines whether labour productivity and industrial competitiveness are affected by legislation on dismissals, atypical contracts of employment and unemployment benefits.

Includes comments on the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167).

Covers trend from 1990 to 1998.

Analyses the role of small, medium and microenterprises in generating employment. Covers trends from the 1980s to 2000s.