Worker Participation
/ˈwɜrkər pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal or institutional involvement of employees in management decisions and workplace governance.
Worker participation in company decisions can improve labor relations and productivity.
- (n.) Mechanisms, such as works councils or joint committees, established by law or agreement to ensure employee representation in enterprise management.
The law mandates worker participation through elected works councils in certain industries.
Forms
- worker participation
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Commentary
Worker participation often requires precise legal definitions in statutes or collective agreements to clarify scope and rights involved.
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