Work Stoppage
/ˈwɜrk ˈstɑpɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A cessation of work by employees as a form of protest or negotiation, often during labor disputes.
The union declared a work stoppage to demand better wages.
- (n.) An involuntary halt in business operations due to external factors such as equipment failure or government orders.
The factory experienced a work stoppage after the power outage.
Forms
- work stoppages
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Commentary
Commonly used in labor law contexts to denote either voluntary or involuntary halts in work; clarity in contracts is important to specify what constitutes a work stoppage.
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