Early intervention and prevention of job displacement in the United States

This chapter analyses the most important policy measures in the United States that take effect before workers are dismissed and aim to prevent excessive job displacements. This is done by looking at the role of employment protection legislation which determines the process through which employers can dismiss workers, short-time work and layoff aversion strategies. The chapter also looks into rapid response transition services aimed at connecting displaced workers to employment support to help them find new jobs quickly.