Norms, regulations and labor standards in Central America

Schrank, Andrew
Piore, Michael J.

2007-03

9789211216332
LC/L.2693-P
LC/MEX/L.766

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Includes bibliography

This report addresses the organization, nature, and prospects for labor law enforcement in Central America and the Dominican Republic. It draws a distinction between the Anglo-American approach to enforcement, which is rooted in deterrence and punishment, and the Latin alternative, which is rooted in conciliation and training. And it argues that the Latin approach is--at least in theory--better able to reconcile the labor force's need for protection with the economy's demand for flexibility. Finally, it reviews recent changes in the subregion's labor inspection systems, many inspired by transnational political pressure, and makes systematic recommendations for further improvements.

MERCADO DE TRABAJO; POLITICA DE EMPLEO; RECURSOS HUMANOS; REGLAS Y NORMAS; REGULACION ECONOMICA; COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS; EMPLOYMENT POLICY; EMPLOYMENT; HUMAN RESOURCES; LABOUR MARKET; RULES AND REGULATIONS; ECONOMIC REGULATION; EMPLEO; ANALISIS COMPARATIVO;