The Transformation of Labour Law in Europe: A Comparative Study of 15 Countries 1945-2004
The labour laws of European democracies all underwent major transformations in the seven decades after the Second World War. Following reconstruction, these laws became an essential element in the building of welfare states; in the 1980s and 1990s they were the target of neo-liberal deregulation; and at the beginning of the 21st century new 'flexible' labour laws have attempted to integrate economic and social policy. This book, a sequel to 'The Making of Labour Law in Europe- A Comparative Study of Nine Countries up to 1945' (ed. B Hepple), compares the similarities and differences in the ways in which EU Member States reflected and shaped these general developments, in the context of economic, social and political changes over the period 1945-2004.

Note: the Publishers are issuing a reprint of the first volume, 'The Making of Labour Law in Europe - A Comparative Study of Nine Countries up to 1945' to coincide with publication of the sequel.



The great strength of the collection is on the focus on context, with chapters looking at developments in labour market trends and structures of worker represntation.

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The Transformation of Labour Law in Europe: A Comparative Study of 15 Countries 1945-2004
The labour laws of European democracies all underwent major transformations in the seven decades after the Second World War. Following reconstruction, these laws became an essential element in the building of welfare states; in the 1980s and 1990s they were the target of neo-liberal deregulation; and at the beginning of the 21st century new 'flexible' labour laws have attempted to integrate economic and social policy. This book, a sequel to 'The Making of Labour Law in Europe- A Comparative Study of Nine Countries up to 1945' (ed. B Hepple), compares the similarities and differences in the ways in which EU Member States reflected and shaped these general developments, in the context of economic, social and political changes over the period 1945-2004.

Note: the Publishers are issuing a reprint of the first volume, 'The Making of Labour Law in Europe - A Comparative Study of Nine Countries up to 1945' to coincide with publication of the sequel.



The great strength of the collection is on the focus on context, with chapters looking at developments in labour market trends and structures of worker represntation.

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The Transformation of Labour Law in Europe: A Comparative Study of 15 Countries 1945-2004

The Transformation of Labour Law in Europe: A Comparative Study of 15 Countries 1945-2004

The Transformation of Labour Law in Europe: A Comparative Study of 15 Countries 1945-2004

The Transformation of Labour Law in Europe: A Comparative Study of 15 Countries 1945-2004

Overview

The labour laws of European democracies all underwent major transformations in the seven decades after the Second World War. Following reconstruction, these laws became an essential element in the building of welfare states; in the 1980s and 1990s they were the target of neo-liberal deregulation; and at the beginning of the 21st century new 'flexible' labour laws have attempted to integrate economic and social policy. This book, a sequel to 'The Making of Labour Law in Europe- A Comparative Study of Nine Countries up to 1945' (ed. B Hepple), compares the similarities and differences in the ways in which EU Member States reflected and shaped these general developments, in the context of economic, social and political changes over the period 1945-2004.

Note: the Publishers are issuing a reprint of the first volume, 'The Making of Labour Law in Europe - A Comparative Study of Nine Countries up to 1945' to coincide with publication of the sequel.



The great strength of the collection is on the focus on context, with chapters looking at developments in labour market trends and structures of worker represntation.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781841138701
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 09/01/2009
Pages: 412
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Bob Hepple, is Emeritus Master of Clare College and Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Cambridge.
Bruno Veneziani, is Professor of Labour Law and Comparative Trade Union Law, University of Bari.

Table of Contents

Preface v

Acknowledgements vii

The Authors xiii

Table of Abbreviations xv

1 Introduction Bob Hepple Bruno Veneziani 1

From 'Making' to 'Transformation' 1

The Aims, Methods and Scope of this Book 7

The Changing Boundaries, Purposes and Sources of Labour Law 12

Factors Influencing the Transformation of Labour Laws 20

2 Economic Policy and Labour Law Niklas Bruun Bob Hepple 31

Introduction 31

Reconstruction (1945-50) 32

The Welfare State (1950-72) 34

Economic Crisis (1973-79) 41

Restructuring and Deregulation (1980-89) 45

Global Capitalism: the European Response (1990-2004) 49

Conclusion 57

3 Regulation of the Labour Market Antonio Ojeda Avilés Jordi García Viña 59

Labour Market Policies and Right to Work 59

Reconstruction (1945-50) 61

The Welfare State (1950-72) 65

Economic Crisis (1973-79) 72

Restructuring and Deregulation (1980-89) 78

Global Capitalism: the European Response (1990-2004) 83

Conclusion 94

4 The Employment Relationship Bruno Veneziani 99

Reconstruction: the Permanent Legacy of the Past (1945-50) 99

Welfare State: the Impact of Social Legislation (1950-72) 104

Economic Crisis: the Uncertain Meaning of Subordination (1973-79) 108

Restructuring and Deregulation: Deviations from the Standard Contract (1980-89) 114

Global Capitalism: Setting Minimum European Standards (1990-2004) 121

Conclusion 126

5 Equality at Work Bob Hepple 129

Introduction 129

Human Rights in the New World Order (1948-58) 131

Formal Equality (1957-75) 134

Substantive Equality (1976-99) 146

The Dawn of Comprehensive and Transformative Equality? (2000-04) 154

Conclusion 160

6 WageLabour and Social Security Robert Rebhahn 165

Introduction 165

Construction and Consolidation of the Welfare State (1945-78) 170

Stabilisation and Restructuring of the Welfare State (1979-2004) 181

Conclusion: the Changing Idea of the Welfare State 197

7 Collective Labour Relations Antoine Jacobs 201

Introduction 201

Reconstruction: Building the Pillars of Collective Rights (1945-50) 202

The Welfare State: Free Collective Bargaining, Neo-corporatism and

Industrial Conflict (1950-72) 208

Responses to Economic Crisis (1973-89) 219

The Impact of Global Capitalism on Labour Relations (1990-2004) 224

Conclusion 228

8 Workers' Representation at the Plant and Enterprise Level Ulrich Mückenberger 233

Continuity and Change in Workers' Representation 233

Reconstruction (1945-50) 235

Economic Growth and the Welfare State (1950-73) 241

Excursus: Health and Safety Representatives (1968-89) 250

Economic Crisis (1973-79) 253

Restructuring and Deregulation (1980-96) 255

Globalisation: the European Response (1997-2004) 258

9 Enforcement of Labour Law Jonas Malmberg 263

Introduction: the Pre-war Heritage 163

Reconstruction and the Autonomy of Labour Law (1945-70) 165

Juridification (1970-90) 273

Alternative Dispute Resolution and Europeanisation (1990-2004) 279

Conclusion 285

Appendix I The Countries: A Short Guide 289

Austria 289

Belgium 292

Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) 294

Denmark 298

Finland 301

France 303

Germany 308

Greece (Hellas) 310

Ireland 312

Italy 314

Luxembourg 318

The Netherlands 320

Portugal 322

Spain 324

Sweden 326

Appendix II Chronology of Labour Legislation 1945-2004 331

Bibliography 355

Index 375

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