Denmark, Finland, Ireland and the Netherlands
Too many workers leave the labour market permanently due to health problems, and yet too many people with a disabling condition are denied the opportunity to work. This second report in the OECD series Sickness, Disability and Work explores the possible factors behind this paradox. It looks specifically at the cases of Australia, Luxembourg, Spain and the United Kingdom, and highlights the roles of institutions and policies. A range of reform recommendations is put forward to deal with specific challenges facing the four countries
eBook, English, 2008
OECD, Paris, 2008
1 online resource (202 pages) : illustrations
9789264049680, 9789264049826, 9781282055636, 9786612055638, 9264049681, 9264049827, 1282055631, 6612055634
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Print version:
Foreword; Table of Contents; Executive Summary and Policy Recommendations; Chapter 1. Key Trends and Outcomes; Chapter 2. Evaluating Recent and Ongoing Reforms; Chapter 3. Into and Off Benefit: The Role of the State; Chapter 4. Job Retention and Recruitment: Involving Employers; Chapter 5. The Individual's Perspective: Financial Incentives for Taking up Work; Chapter 6 . Institutional Incentives, Co-operation and Governance; List of Acronyms
English