Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-73) and index.
Contents:
1. Due diligence: scrutiny of labor law of target countries (Germany and Italy) in relation to U.S. labor laws -- 2. Comparative analysis of the at-will employment concept and doctrine in the United States and related employments laws in Germany and Italy -- 3. Comparative analysis of the U.S. Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) and the relevant workforce protection laws in Germany and Italy -- 4. Soft due diligence investigation relating to family and medical leave -- 5. Family leave practices -- 6. Target country: Germany, family leave benefits -- 7. Target country: Italy, family leave benefits -- 8. Target country: United States, family leave benefits -- 9. Conclusion: inadequate consideration of EC doctrine and the relevant labor laws in Italy and Germany can lead to a failed merger and acquisition -- Bibliography -- Index.
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