A review of published cases discloses that plant closings have given rise to numerous disputes over the existence of restrictions on the employer’s right to take such action, and the…

Downsizing, in response to competition and automation, often results in reallocation of remaining jobs; reclassifications; revised job duties, wage rates and job schedules; and subcontracting. The authors address, respectively, the…

A review of published cases discloses that plant closings have given rise to numerous disputes over the existence of restrictions on the employer’s right to take such action, and the…