The practice also frequently involves a refusal to perform duties which, though related. Practised in a number of European countries, notably West Germany. The opportunity for workers to share, either directly or indirectly through elected representatives. Various degrees of participation may be identified according to the amount of influence that workers are allowed to exert. Thus, communication refers to the simple conveyance of information to workers either before or after decisions have been made.
Consultation involves sounding out workers' opinions, usually before decisions are made.
Participation is often used as a synonym for industrial democracy. Compensation payable by employers collectively for injuries sustained by employees in the course of their employment. Each province has a workers' compensation act. Conditions pertaining to the worker's job environment, such as hours of work, safety, paid holidays and vacations, rest periods, free clothing or uniforms, possibilities of advancement etc. Many of these are included in the collective agreement and subject to collective bargaining.