Workforce
/ˈwɜːrkfɔːrs/
Definitions
- (n.) The aggregate group of employees or workers engaged by an organization or within an economy.
The company announced plans to reduce its workforce by 10% due to economic downturn.
- (n.) In legal context, the group of individuals covered under labor laws, employment contracts, or collective bargaining agreements.
The labor union represents the entire workforce of the manufacturing plant.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying 'workforce' can implicate various labor regulations, including union rights, employment standards, and discrimination laws.
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