Must-see reference books!
International Encyclopaedia on Labour Law and Industrial RelationsISBN: 9789065449054This online version of the 36 -volume looseleaf features: Country overviews of over 60 countries, English translations of the important labour and industrial relations laws of over 20 nations, and covers individual as well as collective labour relations. Find print versions of this set on the main level of Catherwood at ILR Ref K1704.25.I61.
International Labor and Employment LawsISBN: 9781570187230This ebook provides comparisons of labor and employment laws for over 40 countries, as well as information specific to the European Union and NAFTA treaties. Print volumes are shelved in the Reference Reading Room on the main level of Catherwood at ILR Ref K1705 .I57 2008
Information on Countries and Regions
- CIA World FactbookThe World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.
- Country Commercial Guides (U.S. Commercial Service)Contains over 200 substantive country-specific guides for U.S. companies doing business in the global environment.
- Doing Business (World Bank)Contains comparative information on employing workers and other factors for consideration when doing business in 183 global economies. The new name for the project is Business Ready (B-READY).
- International Labour OrganizationThe International Labour Organization (ILO) promotes rights at work, encourages decent employment opportunities, enhances social protection and strengthens dialogue in handling work-related issues.
- International Statistical AgenciesComprehensive list by country, compiled by the U. S. Census Bureau. NOTE: Scroll to bottom of web page for the list.
- SHRM: Global HRThe Society for Human Resource Management provides a "focus area" on global issues, including articles, country guides, and hot topics. Membership is required to access some of the content.
Researching Countries' Business, Labor and Legal Information?
Start with these excellent guides on international/comparative law, labor, HR, and business!
Business Culture
- Global Edge Culture Resource Desk (Michigan State University)Advice and resources on international business etiquette and culture.
- Travel and Living Abroad (U.S. Dept. of State)Publications cover security information, general travel and consular information, doing business and living overseas, and links to non-State Department sites such as currency exchange and health information.