work-sharing
Britishnoun
Other Word Forms
- work-sharer noun
Example Sentences
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Similarly, Houseman said, it’s not clear how many employers will try to avoid layoffs by turning to work-sharing, an arrangement popular in Europe and tried by many more U.S. businesses during the pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2022
Even if you are aware that work-sharing agreements exist, setting one up is still a challenge.
From Slate • May 5, 2020
However, labor-saving technological advances are not balanced now by work-sharing.
From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2016
We should encourage work-sharing programs that keep people working in their old jobs and avoid layoffs and the harm from unemployment.
From US News • Jul. 22, 2016
Rules of subordination, sanitation, work-sharing and religious observance had been maintained, without major friction occurring in the life of the group.
From The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 by United States. Dept. of Defense
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