The potential effects of work sharing include which of the following?
A) Employers can retain trained and loyal workers when forced to temporarily economize by reducing labour costs.
B) Employees whose seniority would protect them from layoffs have the disadvantage of lost earnings.
C) Employees who otherwise would be laid off will have continued work - though with reduced earnings.
D) b and c
E) a, b, and c

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Work sharing can have multiple effects, which include retaining trained and loyal workers during economic hardships (a), but also potentially resulting in lost earnings for employees with seniority (b) and reduced earnings for employees who would otherwise be laid off (c). Therefore, the answer is choice E, as all three potential effects are listed.

The Potential Effects of Work Sharing Include Which of the Following