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Most companies are now in the process of cost cutting and many have already discovered that employment costs represent an important part of the total expenditure. At the same time we have seen employment disputes boom. The reason for such disputes could be insufficient knowledge of employers regarding the possibilities of minimising employment costs without simultaneously breaching employment laws.
These guidelines provide an overview of some alternatives to reduction in the number of employees, such as, for example, reduction of salaries, working time and other alternatives. Furthermore, the basic rules under Latvian laws regarding dismissal of employees are reviewed.
