Question

Difference between separation and retrenchment in hrm

Answer 1

Answer:

Retrenchment means involuntary separation of an employee due to the replacement of labour by machines or the close of the department. The layoff is an action step, whereas retrenchment is a business strategy to reduce company's expenses. The layoff is defined in section 2 (kkk) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.