We theoretically analyse the effects of sick pay and employees' health on collective bargaining, assuming that individuals determine absence optimally. If sick pay is set by the government and not paid for by firms, it induces the trade union to lower wages. This mitigates the positive impact on...

We theoretically analyse the effects of sick pay and employees' health on collective bargaining, assuming that individuals determine absence optimally. If sick pay is set by the government and not paid for by firms, it induces the trade union to lower wages. This mitigates the positive impact on...

Zahlen, Daten, Analysen aus allen Branchen der Wirtschaft. Der Fehlzeitenreport, der jährlich als Buch erscheint, informiert umfassend über die Krankenstandsentwicklung in der deutschen Wirtschaft und beleuchtet dabei detailliert einzelne Branchen. Schwerpunktthema des Fehlzeiten-Reports 2015...