The practice gives workers some security but, over time, employee morale still suffers. There are cultural and practical reasons behind avoiding termination. As California and the rest of the nation stagger from massive layoffs and soaring unemployment, companies in Taiwan have largely opted to cut pay and work hours to deal with the economic crisis.
In Taiwan, Unpaid Leave Instead Of Layoffs Carries Its Own Cost
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Mon, 03/09/2009 - 12:00am
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