Worker retrenchment: Preventive and remedial measures

The recent fast pace of technological change, macroeconomic shocks and stru ctural changes in the world economy have accelerated the displacement of wo rkers. The authors here review the range of responses taken in selected ind ustrialized countries seeking to deal with substantial worker displacement, whether in order to reduce lay-offs and dismissals or to facilitate worker adjustment to new employment opportunities. The purpose is to convey a sen se of good practice in the management of pressures for retrenchment. The re view is preceded by: an outline of relevant ILO standards and their impleme ntation in national legislation.