Schwellenwerte im Arbeitsrecht: höhere Transparenz und Effizienz durch Vereinheitlichung

Lena Koller; Claus Schnabel; Joachim Wagner

doi:10.1111/j.1468-2516.2007.00250.x

Schwellenwerte im Arbeitsrecht: höhere Transparenz und Effizienz durch Vereinheitlichung

Translated title of the contribution: Thresholds in the labor law: Increased transparency and efficiency through standardization

Lena Koller
, Claus Schnabel
, Joachim Wagner

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

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Abstract

In Germany, many labour laws and regulations apply only in establishments above a critical size, and usually these thresholds are defined by the number of employees. The existing 160 thresholds are complex and defined inconsistently, making it difficult for firms to obey the law. Moreover, exceeding a threshold may result in costs for the firm such as establishing a works council or paying a penalty for not employing disabled persons. Although the empirical evidence is mixed, some studies suggest that employment growth is dampened by firms trying not to exceed thresholds. In order to minimize these transaction costs and side effects, we make several suggestions to simplify and unify the threshold regulations. © 2007 die Autoren Journal compilation © 2007, Verein für Socialpolitik und Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

Translated title of the contribution	Thresholds in the labor law: Increased transparency and efficiency through standardization
Original language	German
Journal	Perspektiven der Wirtschaftspolitik
Volume	8
Issue number	3
Pages (from-to)	242-255
Number of pages	14
ISSN	1465-6493
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2516.2007.00250.x https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-2516.0250
Publication status	Published - 01.08.2007

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Dieser Beitrag entstand im Rahmen des DFG-Projektes SCHN 730/3–2 bzw. WA 610/4–2 im Schwerpunktprogramm „Flexibilisierungspotenziale bei heterogenen Arbeitsmärkten”. Wir danken der DFG für die finanzielle Förderung sowie Marc Zedler und einem anonymen Gutachter für sehr hilfreiche Kommentare.

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Economics

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Geography, Planning and Development
Political Science and International Relations

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Schwellenwerte im Arbeitsrecht: höhere Transparenz und Effizienz durch Vereinheitlichung

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