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Legal responses to technological change in Canada
Author(s) -
Fisher E G.,
Robb J C.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
new technology, work and employment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.889
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1468-005X
pISSN - 0268-1072
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-005x.1989.tb00109.x
Subject(s) - prerogative , arbitration , technological change , work (physics) , business , law and economics , law , economics , political science , engineering , mechanical engineering , politics , macroeconomics
Canadian labour laws ban lawful work stoppages while collective agreements are in force. Managerial prerogative generally governs technological change. Employees lawfully enjoy varying, but limited job security. Current laws may not deal adequately with the next wave of technology. Significantly, four jurisdictions provide midcontract arbitration.