Which of the following statements is true regarding layoffs in unionized organizations?
A) In most labor contracts, the highest paid employees are laid off first, with further layoffs made in accordance with performance levels as necessary.
B)b. In unionized organizations, agreements specify age as the sole decision criterion in layoff and recall situations.
C) If the workforce is increased after a layoff, laid-off employees are to be recalled according to past performance levels for appropriate jobs.
D) In cases involving temporary or emergency layoffs, management is often given more flexibility in selecting employees than in indefinite layoffs.

Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding layoffs in unionized organizations?
A) In most labor contracts, the highest paid employees are laid off first, with further layoffs made in accordance with performance levels as necessary.
B)b.	In unionized organizations, agreements specify age as the sole decision criterion in layoff and recall situations.
C) If the workforce is increased after a layoff, laid-off employees are to be recalled according to past performance levels for appropriate jobs.
D) In cases involving temporary or emergency layoffs, management is often given more flexibility in selecting employees than in indefinite layoffs.

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In cases involving temporary or emergency layoffs, management is often given more flexibility in selecting employees than in indefinite layoffs. This is because temporary or emergency layoffs are usually made because of a short-term financial difficulty or an unexpected event, so management may need to make quick decisions to reduce costs or adjust to the situation. In indefinite layoffs, however, there is usually a longer-term need to reduce the workforce and agreements with the union specify certain criteria, such as seniority or performance, that must be followed in selecting employees for layoff and recall.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Layoffs in Unionized