Variable compensation in British Columbia

Publisher

University of British Columbia

Date Issued

2012

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Laws - LLM

Program

Law

Description

This study begins with a review of economic and industrial relations literature to identify changes to the workplace that will make industry more productive and competitive. It identifies the measures necessary for industry to take advantage of technological development and to make the workplace more flexible. Specifically it focuses on variable or flexible compensation plans. After identifying the key features of various forms of flexible compensation, it examines approximately 30 plans being used in British Columbia. The case studies assist in identifying the advantages and disadvantages of each type of plan, from the perspectives of the employer, the employees and the trade union. Finally it suggests steps that can be taken by government to encourage variable compensation.

Subject(s)

Wages - British Columbia

Date Available

2012-04-17

Rights

For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use.

DOI

10.14288/1.0077767

Affiliation

Law, Peter A. Allard School of

ID

1.0077767

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