Should firing be made easier?
Dismissing an employee should be…
- Easier, to encourage hiring
- Balanced, with predictable severance pay
- More regulated, to protect workers
What's at stake: The debate is about what creates jobs: security for workers, or the ease for companies to adjust their workforce.
The left's argument
Easier dismissals make workers insecure and weak in front of their employer.
The centre's argument
Severance known in advance reassures employers and protects employees.
The right's argument
When dismissing is complicated, companies hesitate to hire new employees.
And you, where do you stand?
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