In 2012, in the midst of a recession, a labour law reform in Portugal allowed firms to reduce the overtime premium paid to their workers by 50% or more. Until then, overtime premiums were set by law at a relatively high level and could not be cut unilaterally. We analyse matched...

Die vorliegende Disseration besteht aus drei Aufsätzen zu Lohnrigiditäten in bestehenden Beschäftigungsverhältnissen. Wenn Arbeitsverträge einseitig aufgelöst werden können, sind gelegentlich Lohnanpassungen notwendig, damit eine Weiterbeschäftigung im Interesse von Arbeitergeber und...

This study introduces a review of the institutional framework in the Egyptian labor market to show how it is regulated by discussing extensively the most recent labor law regulations in Egypt and the main reasons behind enacting this law. The paper guides also to different data sources that can...